TY - GEN A1 - Shard, A. G. A1 - Hodoroaba, Vasile-Dan A1 - Unger, Wolfgang A2 - Hodoroaba, Vasile-Dan A2 - Unger, Wolfgang A2 - Shard, A. G. T1 - Introduction T2 - Characterization of nanoparticles - Measurement processes for nanoparticles N2 - The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive collection of analytical methods that are commonly used to measure nanoparticles, providing information on one, or more, property of importance. The chapters provide up-to-date information and guidance on the use of these techniques, detailing the manner in which they may be reliably employed. Within this chapter, we detail the rationale and context of the whole book, which is driven by the observation of a low level of reproducibility in nanoparticle research. The aim of the book is to encourage awareness of both the strengths and weaknesses of the various methods used to measure nanoparticles and raise awareness of the range of methods that are available. The editors of the book have, for many years, been engaged in European projects and standardization activities concerned with nanoparticle analysis and have identified authors who are experts in the various methods included within the book. This has produced a book that can be used as a definitive guide to current best practice in nanoparticle measurement. PB - Elsevier CY - Amsterdam KW - Nanoparticles KW - Size distribution KW - Shape KW - Chemistry KW - Coating KW - Concentration KW - Standards KW - Charge KW - Characterisation PY - 2020 UR - https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-bam/frontdoor/index/index/docId/50166 AN - OPUS4-50166 SN - 978-0-12-814182-3 SP - 1 EP - 6 AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany