What Techniques are Used in Crystallography for Nanotechnology?
Several advanced techniques are employed in crystallography to study nanomaterials:
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD): Used to determine the crystal structure by analyzing the pattern of X-rays scattered by the material. - Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): Provides high-resolution images of the crystal structure and helps in understanding the material's morphology. - Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM): Used to observe the surface structure and composition of nanomaterials. - Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): Measures the surface topography at the atomic level.
