In nanotechnology, the precise identification and characterization of nano-objects are crucial to their safe and effective use.

Diffusion techniques such as small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), are powerful and versatile tools for probing the structural characteristics of nanomaterials. This new webinar organized by the Association NanoMesureFrance will focus on the presentation of the SAXS methodology. SAXSinstrumentation and its wider importance in nanotechnology.

The presentation given by Dr. Tania MERHI (XENOCS / will include an overview of the well-established capabilities of SAXS to characterize various samples, including, but not limited to, particle size determination and specific surface area calculation methods, as described by the standards ISO techniques. The presentation will also offer insights into how SAXS fits into the wider landscape of microscopy and scattering techniques, through a comparative analysis with other widely used characterization methods such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS). It will also explore the differences and advantages of laboratory SAXS instruments compared with those available at synchrotrons.

One of the distinguishing features of SAXS is its versatility, with applications spanning diverse industrial sectors and research fields. Through detailed case studies and examples, the webinar will highlight SAXS applications in a variety of fields, including polymers, cosmetics, biostructural research and nanomedicine. This will provide valuable information on how SAXS can be used effectively to address various challenges in nano-object analysis.

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