Nanomaterial Characterization: An Introduction

Presenting various properties of a nanomaterial and the different techniques available for their characterization this book provides an overview of the different measurement methods available. The reader will gain sufficient background knowledge to evaluate the various techniques available in order to choose the tools necessary for a particular sample for analysis and the specific nanoapplication. The book is further enhanced by presenting numerous case studies ranging from exposure studies in consumer products to nanomaterial uptake in in-vitro analysis. Lastly, the book gives a good introduction to other topics that are strongly related to nanomaterial characterization e.g. synthesis and the role of metrology (science of measurement).

Topics include Synthesis of engineered nanomaterial; Nanomaterial handling, sampling and dispersion; Particle size; Particle shape; Aggregation and agglomeration; Surface area; Composition; Surface chemistry; Surface charge; Solubility; Dustiness; Nanomaterial Characterization Case Studies; Annex A-Z  to analytical techniques