ABSTRACT
Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing area of science and technology. However, nanoparticles that are significant in the development of nanotechnology comprise a large part of this field. Nanoparticles are generally defined as particles that are smaller than 100 nm in size and are capable of delivering drug-active substances to the disease site. The characterization of nanoparticles, nanospheres, nano-hydrogels, liposomes, and quantum dots plays an important role in the development of nanotechnology in the field of pharmacy. The development of nanoparticles for drug delivery has created new opportunities in medical therapy. Recent studies have focused on the development of targeted nanoparticles by modifying the nanoparticle surface with agents such as antibodies, peptides, and small molecules. Commercially available tools and methods have been developed to determine the particle size and particle size distribution of nanoparticles. X-Ray Diffraction is a widely used and useful primary characterization method to determine critical properties such as crystal structure, crystal size, and deformation in nanoparticles.
