I'm studying for nano metal particles.
The metal particles diameter is about 5nm.
And the particles are stuck on nano wires through UV irradiation.
I mean the nano wires are soaked in metal solution.
I wonder that Can I calculate only band gap of nano metal particles?
without any physical measurements.
For example , I mean any formula with metal diameter or any information of the metal element.
Besides I searched how to calculate band gap of nano metal particles.
So I saw the UV-vis spectroscopy, Kubelka - Munk fuction.
These analysis are physical means.
However, the point is that I can't pick off the particles from nano wire.
If I measure band gap of particles, I have to measure all together.
Please, let me know your thoughts and advice.