What Techniques are Used to Study Hydration in Nanotechnology?
Several advanced techniques are employed to study hydration:
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD): Used to analyze the crystalline structure of hydrated nanomaterials. - Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): Helps in observing the hydration layers on the surface of nanoparticles. - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Provides insights into the dynamics of water molecules interacting with nanomaterials. - Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS): Used for measuring the size and stability of nanoparticles in aqueous solutions.