I want to purchase grids for HRTEM measurement. Can anyone provide the suitable specification like the mesh size, grid material, etc., My particle of interest is carbon quantum dots which will have sizes from 1 to 10 nm.
Holey carbon film copper grids may serve the purpose. Though these grids are costly but are good for doing EFTEM/EELS for carbon containing materials. Please see the website for better information. http://www.agarscientific.com/holey-carbon-films.html (However, you still can use ordinary 300 mesh copper grids.)
We've used those holey carbon film copper grids and you may find the corresponding HRTEM micrographs in our paper, Phys.Chem.Chem.Phys., 2016, 18, 26900-26912. (DOI: 10.1039/C6CP05154E)
You will likely look far away from the grid bars, so the material and mesh size is less important. Far more important is to make sure the grids are clean before adding your sample. Several hours of vacuum baking usually works well.
For your particle size, holey carbon film grid probably will be a good choice, lacey Formvar/Carbon grid will also be a good alternative because it is cheaper. Usually you can find your particles on the edges.
Also this link might be helpful: https://www.tedpella.com/Support_Films_html/Support_Films_and_Substrates_Overview.htm#lacey-support-films