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Application of fractal geometry for studies of heterogeneity properties of nanomaterials

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Calculations based on the fractal geometry in the estimation of surface heterogeneity are superior compared with conventional calculation methods (e.g. from the data of gas adsorption or X-ray radiation scattering) as they can be applied without limitation as far as the range of surface sizes of the studied structures is concerned. This paper presents structural characteristics of carbon and carbon- free nanomaterials based on the determined surface and volumetric fractal coefficients. Fractal coefficients were determined from the data obtained by means of two independent methods: sorptometry and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Correlation between porosity parameters and fractal coefficients is presented.

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  1. Department of Physicochemistry of Solid Surface, Chemistry Faculty, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin, Poland, 20-031, Maria Curie-Skłodowska Sq. 3

    P. Staszczuk, M. Błachnio & D. Sternik

  2. Industrial Institute of Electronics, Warsaw, Poland, 00-241, Długa Str. 44/50

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Staszczuk, P., Błachnio, M., Kowalska, E. et al. Application of fractal geometry for studies of heterogeneity properties of nanomaterials. J Therm Anal Calorim 86, 51–56 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-006-7582-6

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