Taylor dispersion analysis of metallic‐based nanoparticles – A short review

Abstract

Taylor dispersion analysis (TDA) is an interesting tool for nanoparticle (NP) size determination, feasible using simple capillary electrophoresis apparatus. Based upon the radial diffusion of analytes upon a laminar stream, the diffusion coefficient of species is easily estimable. Moreover, TDA is generally more adequate than conventional dynamic light scattering methodologies as it is less dependent on the polydispersity of the sample, leading to accurate measurement and reliable results. This review provides every paper mentioning the use of TDA for metallic‐based NPs size determination. Diverse strategies for the detection of metallic NPs (like UV–visible and inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry – ICP–MS – for instance) and interpretation of the Taylorgrams are discussed. Based upon the literature, advices on future prospects are also indicated, especially for the comparison of TDA results with other classical techniques.

Characterization of Nanoparticles in Mixtures by Taylor Dispersion Analysis Hyphenated to Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

“…They can be conducted, for example, on a standard capillary electrophoresis (CE) instrument. In cases where TDA analyses are performed in a buffered environment, they effectively reflect the behavior of the analyte in terms of changes in size and possible interactions with species present in living bodies or the environment. − …”