Size-Dependent Chemistry: Properties of Nanocrystals

• Published in: Chemistry : a European journal Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 28 - 35
• Main Authors: Rao, C. N. R., Kulkarni, G. U., Thomas, P. John, Edwards, Peter P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Weinheim WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH 04.01.2002; WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH
• Subjects: colloids; nanostructures; self-assembly; semiconductors

Properties of materials determined by their size are indeed fascinating and form the basis of the emerging area of nanoscience. In this article, we examine the size dependent electronic structure and properties of nanocrystals of semiconductors and metals to illustrate this aspect. We then discuss t...