Advanced Materials · 2019 · 50 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceMaterials CharacterizationNanomaterialsNanotechnologyInorganic NanoparticlesNanomaterial CharacterizationNanoparticle CharacterizationNanoparticle DispersionsNanoscale MaterialsPorosity CharacterizationMeasurement TechniquesNanoparticle Size AnalysisNanoparticle Surface PropertiesNanoparticlesNanoscale Materials CharacterizationNanostructure CharacterizationPhysicochemical PropertiesSurface Charge Properties
Despite the large variety of measurement techniques, determining the key physicochemical properties of nanoparticles remains a critical challenge for scientists. In article number 1901556, Mario M. Modena, Stefan Wuttke, and co-workers discuss established and emerging methods for investigating the key parameters defining a nanoparticle sample, namely size, shape, surface charge, and porosity. In addition, they propose some recommendations on how these physicochemical parameters should be investigated, according to the intended nanoparticle use.