Chapter 10 Characterization techniques for advanced research
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Hemant Singh
Abstract
Research requires characterization techniques for developing new advanced materials with novel properties and widespread applications in the desired field, especially in nanomaterials such as mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) for biomedical, drug delivery, catalysis, and sensing applications. Nanomaterials require advanced techniques to determine chemical (composition, surface characterization, mass and/or particle number concentration, presence of impurities) and physical information (e.g., size, size distribution, shape, surface area, aggregation, crystal structure) to ensure the properties, composition, and success of the synthesis before using nanostructured materials in different applications. Such information can only be obtained through measurement or examination using advanced characterization techniques. Therefore, this chapter explores different cutting-edge techniques related to MSNs characterization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) technique, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) are explained for morphological analysis of the materials. For compositional analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), mass spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS) have been discussed. In addition to these techniques, characterization techniques for determining different materials’ thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties have also been explored. This chapter explains all the advanced techniques using MSNs as nanomaterials, emphasizing the need for advanced techniques in confirming the success and properties of MSNs.
Abstract
Research requires characterization techniques for developing new advanced materials with novel properties and widespread applications in the desired field, especially in nanomaterials such as mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) for biomedical, drug delivery, catalysis, and sensing applications. Nanomaterials require advanced techniques to determine chemical (composition, surface characterization, mass and/or particle number concentration, presence of impurities) and physical information (e.g., size, size distribution, shape, surface area, aggregation, crystal structure) to ensure the properties, composition, and success of the synthesis before using nanostructured materials in different applications. Such information can only be obtained through measurement or examination using advanced characterization techniques. Therefore, this chapter explores different cutting-edge techniques related to MSNs characterization. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) technique, dynamic light scattering (DLS), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) are explained for morphological analysis of the materials. For compositional analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), mass spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS) have been discussed. In addition to these techniques, characterization techniques for determining different materials’ thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties have also been explored. This chapter explains all the advanced techniques using MSNs as nanomaterials, emphasizing the need for advanced techniques in confirming the success and properties of MSNs.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Contributing authors VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction to mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 1
- Chapter 2 Synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 23
- Chapter 3 Characterization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 55
- Chapter 4 Drug delivery using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 75
- Chapter 5 Catalytic applications of MSNs 97
- Chapter 6 Sensing and biosensing with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 119
- Chapter 7 Biomedical applications of MSNs 145
- Chapter 8 Environmental and sustainability applications 169
- Chapter 9 Recent advances in mesoporous silica nanoparticles research 187
- Chapter 10 Characterization techniques for advanced research 243
- Chapter 11 Industrial production and commercialization of MSNs 273
- Index 303
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- Contributing authors VII
- Chapter 1 Introduction to mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 1
- Chapter 2 Synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 23
- Chapter 3 Characterization of mesoporous silica nanoparticles 55
- Chapter 4 Drug delivery using mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 75
- Chapter 5 Catalytic applications of MSNs 97
- Chapter 6 Sensing and biosensing with mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) 119
- Chapter 7 Biomedical applications of MSNs 145
- Chapter 8 Environmental and sustainability applications 169
- Chapter 9 Recent advances in mesoporous silica nanoparticles research 187
- Chapter 10 Characterization techniques for advanced research 243
- Chapter 11 Industrial production and commercialization of MSNs 273
- Index 303
