Surface chemical analysis - Electron spectroscopies - Measurement of the thickness and composition of nanoparticle coatings

This document describes the use of electron spectroscopy to determine the coating thickness of core-shell nanoparticles (including some variants and non-ideal morphologies).

Methods involving chemical composition are discussed. The assumptions, challenges, and uncertainties of each method are clearly defined. This document also describes the application of electronic spectroscopy to nanoparticles.

Procedures and issues in routine analysis of particle samples, especially their importance for measuring coating thickness.

This document focuses on the use of electron spectroscopy techniques, particularly X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), and...

Synchrotron radiation-based methods. These methods cannot provide all the information needed for accurate analysis; therefore, this document outlines some additional methods. The analytical methods can, to some extent, help interpret electronic energy spectrum data.