Table 1 Summary of physicochemical characterization data of Ag nanoparticles and Ag nanoparticle aerosols
From: Nanosilver induces minimal lung toxicity or inflammation in a subacute murine inhalation model
Primary Particle Size* | TEM | 5 ± 2 nm; 22 ± 4 nm |
|---|---|---|
Crystalline or Amorphous Material, phase | XRD | Crystalline, face-centered cubic, metal |
Surface Functionality | XPS | CO3 2-, OH-, C=O, C-O-C |
BET Surface Area | BET | 3 ± 2 m2/g |
Aerosol Concentration | Gravimetric Analysis | 3.3 ± 0.5 mg/m3 |
Aerosol Size Distribution** | SMPS | 79 nm (1.5) |