Aggregation and Colloidal Stability of Commercially Available Al2O3 Nanoparticles in Aqueous Environments

The aggregation and colloidal stability of three, commercially-available, gamma-aluminum oxide nanoparticles (γ-Al2O3 NPs) (nominally 5, 10, and 20–30 nm) were systematically examined as a function of pH, ionic strength, humic acid (HA) or clay minerals (e.g., montmorillonite) concentration using dy...

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Main Authors: Julie Mui, Jennifer Ngo, Bojeong Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Nanomaterials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/6/5/90