FTIR Analyzer
Purpose
The FTIR Analyzer skill provides molecular characterization of nanomaterials through infrared spectroscopy, enabling identification of functional groups, surface modifications, and chemical bonding.
Capabilities
- •ATR-FTIR for nanoparticle surfaces
- •Functional group identification
- •Surface modification verification
- •Gas-phase FTIR for reactions
- •Diffuse reflectance (DRIFTS)
- •Spectral library searching
Usage Guidelines
FTIR Analysis
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Sample Preparation
- •Use ATR for nanoparticles
- •Ensure good contact for ATR
- •Consider KBr pellet for transmission
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Spectrum Analysis
- •Identify characteristic bands
- •Compare to reference spectra
- •Quantify using Beer-Lambert
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Surface Chemistry
- •Monitor ligand exchange
- •Verify functionalization
- •Detect degradation products
Process Integration
- •Multi-Modal Nanomaterial Characterization Pipeline
- •Nanomaterial Surface Functionalization Pipeline
Input Schema
json
{
"spectrum_file": "string",
"technique": "atr|transmission|drifts",
"analysis_type": "identification|quantification|comparison"
}
Output Schema
json
{
"identified_bands": [{
"wavenumber": "number (cm-1)",
"assignment": "string",
"intensity": "string (strong|medium|weak)"
}],
"functional_groups": ["string"],
"library_matches": [{
"compound": "string",
"match_score": "number"
}]
}