Characterizing catalytic nanoparticles is essential to understand their properties and performance. Common techniques include:
Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): Provides detailed images of nanoparticle size and shape. X-ray Diffraction (XRD): Used to determine the crystalline structure of nanoparticles. Surface Area Analysis: Techniques like BET (Brunauer-Emmett-Teller) analysis measure the surface area of nanoparticles. Spectroscopy: Techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) provide information on the surface chemistry of nanoparticles.
