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Characterization of Nanoparticles by Scattering Techniques

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Basic principles and applications of different scattering techniques (including static and dynamic light scattering (SLS and DLS), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) and small-angle neutron scattering (SANS)) on the characterization of nanoparticles are reviewed in this paper. By choosing a suitable scattering technique or a combination of different techniques for nanoparticle characterization, the particles' molecular weight, radius of gyration, hydrodynamic radius, size distribution, shape and internal structure as well as interparticle interactions of nanoparticles, can be determined. Examples including some sophisticated colloidal systems are presented.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-3400, USA

    Benjamin Chu

  2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-2275, USA

    Benjamin Chu

  3. Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY, 11794-3400, USA

    Tianbo Liu

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Chu, B., Liu, T. Characterization of Nanoparticles by Scattering Techniques. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 2, 29–41 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010001822699

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