Nanoscience and Technology

Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization

Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization is a cornerstone of nanoscience and nanotechnology, focusing on the production and detailed analysis of materials at the nanometer scale. This field encompasses a wide range of techniques and methodologies for creating nanoparticles, nanorods, nanotubes and other nanoscale structures. These nanomaterials possess unique physical, chemical and biological properties that differ markedly from bulk materials, enabling groundbreaking applications in various industries, including medicine, electronics, energy and environmental science. Methods such as chemical vapor deposition, sol-gel processes, electrochemical deposition, and ball milling are employed to create nanomaterials with controlled size, shape and composition. Advanced tools and techniques like transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and spectroscopy methods (e.g., Raman, UV-Vis) are used to analyze the structural, optical and electronic properties of nanomaterials.