Micro- And Nano-Silicon

About Micro- and Nano-Silicon

Micro- and nano-silicon powders are spherical particles with a large surface area. Silicon nanoparticles are available in various sizes.

Researchers have extensively investigated nano-silicon powders for applications in biomedicine and biosensing. Additional quantum effects, such as quantum confinement due to nanostructure dimensions, have been observed in silicon nanoparticles as a semiconductor material. Silicon nanopowder serves as a key material in the manufacture of various solar cells, including thin-film and amorphous silicon types.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) produces and supplies nano-silicon nitride (Si3N4), micro-silicon dioxide (SiO2), nano-silicon powder (Si), micro-silicon nitride (Si3N4) – grey-white, nano-silicon dioxide (SiO2), nano-silicon powder (Si) and micro-silicon nitride (Si3N4).

Main Characteristics of Micro- and Nano-Silicon:

Controlled Miniaturisation: Micro- and nano-silicon materials are engineered to have reduced dimensions while maintaining their designated functional properties. This miniaturisation leads to new applications and improved performance.

Customised Properties: Micro- and nano-silicon can be modified to exhibit specific characteristics, thereby meeting the requirements of various applications.

Versatility: Due to their defined properties at the micro- and nanoscale, these materials are applied in several industries, including electronics, medicine, energy storage and sensors.

Applications of Micro- and Nano-Silicon:

Electronics and Semiconductors: Micro- and nano-silicon are used in miniaturised electronic components, integrated circuits and high-performance transistors, thereby contributing to electronics development.

Biotechnology and Medicine: These materials support progress in drug delivery, diagnostics and tissue engineering by enabling precise interactions at the cellular and molecular levels.

Energy Conversion and Storage: Micro- and nano-silicon are employed in energy harvesting, solar cells and energy storage systems to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy applications.

Sensors and Detectors: Silicon-based sensors incorporating micro- and nano-scale elements detect environmental changes and respond accordingly. Consequently, they are used in environmental monitoring, security systems and healthcare.

Why Should You Choose Micro- and Nano-Silicon?

Advantages of Miniaturisation: Micro- and nano-silicon materials enable significant miniaturisation that improves device performance and functionality.

Customised Solutions: These materials can be tailored to exhibit specific properties that meet various application requirements.

Cross-Industry Impact: Micro- and nano-silicon materials are utilised across multiple industries and contribute to technological progress in different sectors.

Catalyst for Innovation: Utilise the potential of these materials to foster innovation and develop advanced solutions.

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