Single Particle ICP-MS and Its Advantages in Analyzing Nanoparticles in Environmental Matrices
This is the first of a three-part podcast series focused on nanomaterials characterization and the recent advancement in nano metrology and analytical methods. This series will address three innovative and complementary analytical techniques that cover various measurements needed in the field on nanotechnology and nanomaterials characterization.
This is the first of a three-part podcast series focused on nanomaterials characterization and the recent advancement in nano metrology and analytical methods. This series will address three innovative and complementary analytical techniques that cover various measurements needed in the field on nanotechnology and nanomaterials characterization. This first podcast will focus on the use of single-particle ICP-MS (SP-ICP-MS), its advantages for analyzing nanoparticles in environmental matrices, and its ability to track nanoparticle dissolution and aggregation in bioavailability and bioaccumulation studies.
You can view the associated webcast at: http://www.spectroscopyonline.com/advantages
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