Nanoparticles are a unique subset of the broad field of nanotechnology, and include any type of particle with at least one dimension of less than 500 nanometers. Nanoparticles play an important role in a wide variety of fields including advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, and environmental detection and monitoring.

The production of nanoparticles is an increasingly demanding undertaking. Knowledge of the precise composition, size and morphology of nanoparticles, whether carbon black, titania, kaolin, catalysts or other materials, is critical.

Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) can provide quick answers to nanoparticle characterization questions without the need for laborious sample preparation.

MVA Scientific Consultants maintains state-of-the-art FESEM capabilities and can help address nanotechnology questions.