Abstract
A total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy technique coupled with three-dimensional tracking of nanoparticles is used to experimentally verify the theory on near-wall hindered Brownian motion [Goldman et al., Chem. Eng. Sci. 22, 637 (1967); Brenner, Chem. Eng. Sci. 16, 242 (1967)] very close to the solid surface (within ~1 µm). The measured mean square displacements (MSDs) in the lateral x-y directions show good agreement with the theory for all tested nanoparticles of radii 50, 100, 250, and 500 nm. However, the measured MSDs in the z direction deviate substantially from the theory particularly for the case of smaller particles of 50 and 100 nm radius. Since the theory considers only the hydrodynamic interaction of moving particles with a stationary solid wall, additionally possible interaction forces like gravitational forces, van der Waals forces, and electro-osmotic forces have been examined to delineate the physical reasons for the discrepancy.
Recommended Citation
K. D. Kihm and A. Banerjee, "Experimental Verification of Near-Wall Hindered Diffusion Theory for the Brownian Motion of Nanoparticles using Evanescent Wave Microscopy," Physical Review E, American Physical Society (APS), Jan 2005.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.72.042101
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Brownian Motion; Fluorescence; Microscopy; Three-Dimensional Tracking; Total Internal Reflection
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1539-3755/2470-0045
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2005 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2005
