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In situ and real time characterization of nanomaterials by plasma spectroscopy

Atomic and molecular physics Condensed matter physics, chemistry & nanosciences Radiation-matter interactions

Abstract

The objective of this Phd is to develop an experimental device to perform in situ and real time elemental analysis of nanoparticles during their synthesis (by laser pyrolysis or flame spray pyrolysis). Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) will be used to identify the different elements present and to determine their stoichiometry.

Preliminary experiments conducted at LEDNA have shown the feasibility of such a project and in particular the acquisition of a LIBS spectrum of a single nanoparticle. Nevertheless, the experimental device must be developed and improved in order to obtain a better signal to noise ratio, to decrease the detection limit, to take into account the different effects on the spectrum (effect of nanoparticle size, complex composition or structure), to automatically identify and quantify the elements present.

In parallel, other information can be sought (via other optical techniques) such as the density of nanoparticles, the size or shape distribution.

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Institut rayonnement et matière de Saclay
Service Nanosciences et Innovation pour les Materiaux, la Biomédecine et l’Energie
Laboratoire Edifices Nanométriques
Paris-Saclay
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