Characterization techniques for nanoparticles
14 August 2018
Comparison and complementarity upon studying nanoparticle properties
Nanostructures have attracted huge interest as a rapidly growing class of materials for many applications. Several techniques have been used to characterize a variety of properties. Furthermore, there are characteristics that can be evaluated by more than one technique. Â Different strengths and limitations of each technique complicate the choice of the most suitable method, while often a combinatorial approach is needed.Â
In this publication we describe the main techniques and their operation principles, and we give various examples of their use, presenting them in a comparative mode when possible. Lastly, this paper has been highlighted as top 5% most accessed publication for 2018 Q2.