Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

Objectives. The main aim of this review is to summarize the existing knowledge on the use of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for the characterization of nanoparticles and nanomaterials.Results. XPS or electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis can provide information on the qualitative and q...

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Main Authors: A. A. Ischenko, M. A. Lazov, E. V. Mironova, A. Yu. Putin, A. M. Ionov, P. A. Storozhenko
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Published: MIREA - Russian Technological University 2023-05-01
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author A. A. Ischenko
M. A. Lazov
E. V. Mironova
A. Yu. Putin
A. M. Ionov
P. A. Storozhenko
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description Objectives. The main aim of this review is to summarize the existing knowledge on the use of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for the characterization of nanoparticles and nanomaterials.Results. XPS or electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis can provide information on the qualitative and quantitative composition, valence states of the elements of the samples under study, the chemical composition of the surface and interfaces that determine the properties of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials. The review describes the role of several different methods for the characterization of nanomaterials, highlights their advantages and limitations, and the possibilities of an effective combination. The main characteristics of XPS are described. Various examples of its use for the analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials are given in conjunction with additional methods to obtain complementary information about the object under study.Conclusions. XPS provides depth information comparable to the size of nanoparticles (up to 10 nm depth from the surface) and does not cause significant damage to the samples. Two disadvantages of XPS analysis are sample preparation requiring a dry solid form without contaminations and data interpretation. XPS provides information not only on the chemical identity, but also on the dielectric properties of nanomaterials, recording their charging/discharging behavior. Chemical information from the surface of nanoparticles analyzed by XPS can be used to estimate the thickness of nanoparticle coatings. XPS has a high selectivity, since the resolution of the method makes it possible to distinguish a characteristic set of lines in the photoelectron spectrum at kinetic energies determined by the photon energy and the corresponding binding energies in elements. The intensity of the lines depends on the concentration of the respective element. Obtaining a sufficiently complete picture of the properties of nanomaterials requires the use of a group of complementary instrumental methods of analysis.
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spelling doaj-art-322e68a6b38c4e47832e223aed0320602025-08-20T03:56:32ZrusMIREA - Russian Technological UniversityТонкие химические технологии2410-65932686-75752023-05-0118213516710.32362/2410-6593-2023-18-2-135-1671714Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopyA. A. Ischenko0M. A. Lazov1E. V. Mironova2A. Yu. Putin3A. M. Ionov4P. A. Storozhenko5M.V. Lomonosov Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies, MIREA - Russian Technological UniversityM.V. Lomonosov Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies, MIREA - Russian Technological UniversityM.V. Lomonosov Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies, MIREA - Russian Technological UniversityM.V. Lomonosov Institute of Fine Chemical Technologies, MIREA - Russian Technological UniversityInstitute of Solid State Physics, Russian Academy of SciencesGNIIKHTEOSObjectives. The main aim of this review is to summarize the existing knowledge on the use of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for the characterization of nanoparticles and nanomaterials.Results. XPS or electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis can provide information on the qualitative and quantitative composition, valence states of the elements of the samples under study, the chemical composition of the surface and interfaces that determine the properties of nanoparticles and nanostructured materials. The review describes the role of several different methods for the characterization of nanomaterials, highlights their advantages and limitations, and the possibilities of an effective combination. The main characteristics of XPS are described. Various examples of its use for the analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials are given in conjunction with additional methods to obtain complementary information about the object under study.Conclusions. XPS provides depth information comparable to the size of nanoparticles (up to 10 nm depth from the surface) and does not cause significant damage to the samples. Two disadvantages of XPS analysis are sample preparation requiring a dry solid form without contaminations and data interpretation. XPS provides information not only on the chemical identity, but also on the dielectric properties of nanomaterials, recording their charging/discharging behavior. Chemical information from the surface of nanoparticles analyzed by XPS can be used to estimate the thickness of nanoparticle coatings. XPS has a high selectivity, since the resolution of the method makes it possible to distinguish a characteristic set of lines in the photoelectron spectrum at kinetic energies determined by the photon energy and the corresponding binding energies in elements. The intensity of the lines depends on the concentration of the respective element. Obtaining a sufficiently complete picture of the properties of nanomaterials requires the use of a group of complementary instrumental methods of analysis.https://www.finechem-mirea.ru/jour/article/view/1955x-ray photoelectron spectroscopynanoparticlesnanomaterialsvalence states of elementssurfaceinterfacesdiffraction methodsspectral methods
spellingShingle A. A. Ischenko
M. A. Lazov
E. V. Mironova
A. Yu. Putin
A. M. Ionov
P. A. Storozhenko
Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Тонкие химические технологии
x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
nanoparticles
nanomaterials
valence states of elements
surface
interfaces
diffraction methods
spectral methods
title Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
title_full Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
title_fullStr Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
title_full_unstemmed Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
title_short Analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
title_sort analysis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials using x ray photoelectron spectroscopy
topic x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
nanoparticles
nanomaterials
valence states of elements
surface
interfaces
diffraction methods
spectral methods
url https://www.finechem-mirea.ru/jour/article/view/1955
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