Particle formation mechanisms supported by <i>in situ</i> synchrotron XAFS and SAXS studies: a review of metal, metal-oxide, semiconductor and selected other nanoparticle formation reactions
Christopher B. Whitehead, Richard G. Finke
Abstract
Following the definition of and four primary criteria for obtaining reliable, disproof-based mechanisms of particle formation, 74 literature papers utilizing synchrotron XASF and SAXS are analyzed with an emphasis on 8 case studies.
Topics & Concepts
Small-angle X-ray scatteringX-ray absorption fine structureSynchrotronMaterials scienceParticle (ecology)NanoparticleMetalIn situOxideSynchrotron radiationNanotechnologyScatteringChemical physicsChemistryMetallurgyOpticsPhysicsOrganic chemistrySpectroscopyQuantum mechanicsOceanographyGeologyQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and ApplicationsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications