Separation and characterization of environmental nano- and submicron particles

Reviews in analytical chemistry

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Mikhail S. Ermolin¹  Petr S. Fedotov¹ 

[1] Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences;National University of Science and Technology “MISiS”

关键词: characterization;    environmental;    nanoparticles;    separation;    submicron particles;   

DOI  :  10.1515/revac-2016-0006

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: De Gruyter

【 摘 要 】

The investigation of environmental nano- and submicron particles is needed for the assessment of their impact on the environment and human health as well as for understanding various natural and anthropogenic processes. Nano- and submicron particles have an increased mobility, may serve as a “carrier” for toxic and nutrient substances, and hence are of particular interest. So far, there is a lack of knowledge about source, behavior, fate, and toxicity of environmental nano- and submicron particles. This article is focused on the separation and characterization methods, which are currently used for their investigation. The application of sedimentation, centrifugation, membrane filtration, and field- and flow-based techniques to the separation of nano- and submicron particles are discussed. The advantages and limitations of the techniques are briefly summarized. Among characterization/analysis methods, a special attention is given to electron microscopy, light scattering as well as atomic absorption spectroscopy, optical emission, and mass spectrometry.

【 授权许可】

CC BY