Definition of "nanostructures" []

• Plural form of nanostructure. (noun)

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• "Thare have been similar dissussions on wether thermodynamics (equilibrium theory) can be applied to small systems of finite size (such as nanostructures), because they are in principle "metastable" (relative to bulk)."
• "Each half of its "petri-dish" shell has two layers that are covered with a regular pattern of tiny pores called "nanostructures""
• "'nanostructures' made of gold or silver, they can make an early prototype device which, once optimised, should exhibit a highly sensitive ability to detect particular chemicals in the immediate surroundings."