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Unveiling precision and limitations in submicron particle size analysis methods: EM, LD, and DLS
Accurate characterization of submicron particles in the range of 100 to 1000 nm is essential in industrial, biomedical, and environmental applications because particle size strongly affects physicochemical behavior and biological responses. This study systematically evaluated three widely used sizing techniques, electron microscopy (EM), laser diffraction (LD), and dynamic light scattering (DLS), using well characterized monomodal and bimodal polystyrene latex (PSL) reference materials. Reference values were established and an interlaboratory comparison assessed trueness and precision, where trueness reflects closeness to reference values and precision indicates variability among analysts. For monomodal PSLs, all techniques provided highly accurate and precise diameters. Mixed PSL samples exhibited greater variability, particularly in LD, while EM and DLS at backscattering angles yielded values closer to the reference. These results highlight that method selection and instrument configuration significantly influence submicron particle sizing and emphasize the importance of carefully considering measurement conditions for reliable characterization.
期刊介绍:
Powder Technology is an International Journal on the Science and Technology of Wet and Dry Particulate Systems. Powder Technology publishes papers on all aspects of the formation of particles and their characterisation and on the study of systems containing particulate solids. No limitation is imposed on the size of the particles, which may range from nanometre scale, as in pigments or aerosols, to that of mined or quarried materials. The following list of topics is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather to indicate typical subjects which fall within the scope of the journal's interests:
Formation and synthesis of particles by precipitation and other methods.
Modification of particles by agglomeration, coating, comminution and attrition.
Characterisation of the size, shape, surface area, pore structure and strength of particles and agglomerates (including the origins and effects of inter particle forces).
Packing, failure, flow and permeability of assemblies of particles.
Particle-particle interactions and suspension rheology.
Handling and processing operations such as slurry flow, fluidization, pneumatic conveying.
Interactions between particles and their environment, including delivery of particulate products to the body.
Applications of particle technology in production of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, foods, pigments, structural, and functional materials and in environmental and energy related matters.
For materials-oriented contributions we are looking for articles revealing the effect of particle/powder characteristics (size, morphology and composition, in that order) on material performance or functionality and, ideally, comparison to any industrial standard.