Characterization techniques for nanomaterials

Abstract

Nanotechnology is considered as science which handles matter at the nanoscale level, and it is considered a driving force behind industrial revolution as it offers possible remedies for many problems. Because of the unique properties of nanomaterials, they can be used in wider sectors. The characterization of nanomaterials plays an important role in determining their optical, thermal, physicochemical properties. Many instruments for measuring these characteristics are available, and the instruments which are majorly in use are scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. In this chapter, characterization based upon the properties, instruments as well as probe usage are classified. Each technique is discussed briefly with its advantages and drawbacks. On the whole, this chapter gives a general idea about the characterization techniques in nanomaterials.