Deep learning for automated size and shape analysis of nanoparticles in scanning electron microscopy

J Bals, M Epple - RSC advances, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
The automated analysis of nanoparticles, imaged by scanning electron microscopy, was
implemented by a deep-learning (artificial intelligence) procedure based on convolutional …

d-Band holes react at the tips of gold nanorods

A Al-Zubeidi, Y Wang, J Lin, C Flatebo… - The Journal of …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Reactive hot spots on plasmonic nanoparticles have attracted attention for photocatalysis as
they allow for efficient catalyst design. While sharp tips have been identified as optimal …

Deep learning based instance segmentation of titanium dioxide particles in the form of agglomerates in scanning electron microscopy

P Monchot, L Coquelin, K Guerroudj, N Feltin… - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The size characterization of particles present in the form of agglomerates in images
measured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) requires a powerful image segmentation …

[HTML][HTML] Thermodynamic investigation of nanoplastic aggregation in aquatic environments

MJ Kim, Y Herchenova, J Chung, SH Na, EJ Kim - Water Research, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the aggregation behavior of polystyrene nanoplastics (PS NPs) in the absence
or presence of oppositely charged particulate matters is systematically investigated for a …

Naturally Occurring Proteins Direct Chiral Nanorod Aggregation

LA Warning, AR Miandashti, A Misiura… - The Journal of …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Serum albumin can template gold nanorods into chiral assemblies, but the aggregation
mechanism is not entirely understood. We used circular dichroism spectroscopy and …

TESN: Transformers enhanced segmentation network for accurate nanoparticle size measurement of TEM images

Z Wang, L Fan, Y Lu, J Mao, L Huang, J Zhou - Powder Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The size of nanoparticles has a great influence on the properties of nanomaterials.
Transmission electron microscope (TEM) is the most reliable and intuitive way to observe …

Remote loading of minoxidil in nano-reservoirs leads to polymorphism and controlled release

S Thrivikraman, S Salim, K Kamalasanan - Applied Nanoscience, 2023 - Springer
Alopecia, a condition characterized by hair loss leading to baldness, treated with minoxidil,
has the side effects of scalp irritation and lowering of blood pressure. However …

Tools for the quantification of the dynamic assembly of colloidal chains of ellipsoidal particles

V Grebe, M Liu, M Weck - Colloid and Interface Science Communications, 2022 - Elsevier
The assemblies of colloidal particles and their characterization are becoming more complex
as new particle shapes, materials, and assembly methods are being introduced …

Towards Deep-Learning Based Semantic Segmentation of Scanning Electron Microscopy Images for Activated Carbon

B Pokharel, MP Adhikari, BR Yadav, A Sapkota… - IEEE …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Accurate measurement of the microspores, mesopores, and macropores on the surface of
the activated carbon is essential due to its direct influence on the material's adsorption …

Measuring the order parameter of vertically aligned nanorod assemblies

J Kim, K Lahlil, T Gacoin, J Kim - Nanoscale, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Vertically aligned nanorod assemblies are of great interest both for fundamental studies of
anisotropic physical properties arising from the structures and for the development of …