Nanoparticles are similar in size to individual molecules which means that they have a high surface area to volume ratio.

In this topic you need to know about the following: -

  • The definition of a nanoparticle - a particle between 1 - 100nm in length.
  • How fullerenes can form nanotubes and balls.
  • How we can use nanoparticles.
  • The dangers of nanoparticles.

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