What is "quantum size effect" and how it can alter/influence the physical and chemical properties in Nano-materials?

05 May 2018 0 6K Report

Could someone please, explain what is "quantum size effect" and how it can alter/influence the physical and chemical properties in Nano-materials?

I could not get a satisfactory answer.

Thanks.

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