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Nanoparticles are a fascinating and versatile class of materials that have gained immense significance in various scientific and technological fields due to their unique properties and characteristics. In this chapter, we will delve into the profound impact of nanoparticle size on their properties and how these attributes affect their behaviour and utility in a wide range of applications and the associated environmental implications. One of the most striking features of nanoparticles is their size-dependent properties. As the size of a nanoparticle decreases, its physical and chemical characteristics can change dramatically. Understanding and manipulating these optical properties have led to applications in fields like nanophotonics and sensors and even in medical diagnostics. This chapter discusses the size-dependent magnetic properties of nanoparticles that are crucial in various applications, particularly in data storage and biomedical imaging. Superparamagnetism, for instance, is a phenomenon observed in nanoparticles at a specific size range. It is characterised by the particles transitioning between magnetic states in response to external fields. This behaviour is exploited in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents and in the development of high-density magnetic data storage. Besides these size-dependent properties, the high surface area and unique surface chemistry of nanoparticles were also explained. Due to their small size, nanoparticles possess an incredibly high surface area per unit volume, which makes them highly reactive. The intricate interplay between surface properties and reactivity is of paramount importance. The high surface area allows nanoparticles to adsorb or react with a larger number of surrounding molecules. This feature is significant in catalysis, where nanoparticles act as catalysts, often outperforming their bulk counterparts. For example, platinum nanoparticles are widely used in catalytic converters in automobiles, significantly improving the efficiency of pollutant conversion. The catalytic activity of nanoparticles can be finely tuned by controlling their size and surface chemistry, making them essential in various chemical processes. The combination of size-dependent properties and the reactivity stemming from their unique surface characteristics has paved the way for innovations and advancements in numerous scientific and technological domains. Nanoparticles are making substantial contributions in fields as diverse as materials science, medicine, environmental science, energy storage, and more. This intricate interplay between surface properties and reactivity sheds light on the catalyst role nanoparticles perform in a myriad of chemical reactions, thus paving way for innovations and advancements across diverse scientific and technological domains.

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    Onwaeze Oritseweyinmi Ogochukwu, Oluwadurotimi Samuel Aworunse & Patrick Omoregie Isibor

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Ogochukwu, O.O., Fabiyi, M.B., Aworunse, O.S., Oyewole, O.A., Isibor, P.O. (2024). Nanoparticle Properties and Characterization. In: Isibor, P.O., Devi, G., Enuneku, A.A. (eds) Environmental Nanotoxicology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54154-4_2

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