Basic Microscopic Techniques to Characterize Carbon Nanostructures
摘要
It’s expected that materials at the nano-dimensions have been present since the very beginning of the universe’s formation. The explanation is straightforward: various atoms or molecules make up all materials, so a collection of a few molecules can lead to what is referred to as “Nanomaterial.” The idea of nano, particularly nanoscience and technology, is quite recent due to the lengthy process of technological progress required to create various optical instruments that enable the observation of materials at a scale of 10–9 m, allowing for their manipulation for more significant objectives. These unique instruments, commonly referred to as microscopes, contrast with traditional microscopes, where the highest resolution limit is approximately 10–6 (micro) m, as indicated by the name.