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NMR proton relaxation for measuring the relative concentration of nanoparticles in liquids
Fahmida Khanom Rahman1,2, Keith R Paton1, Beth Hinchliffe1
1National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, TW11 0LW, UK. sofia.marchesini@npl.co.uk.
Abstract:
The measurement of relative concentration of nanoparticles in liquids has been investigated using NMR proton relaxation, addressing a gap in analytical capabilities for highly concentrated dispersions. This technique has a limited footprint, short measurement time and ease of operation making it a promising quality control method to support the development and manufacture of nanomaterials.
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