Nanoparticles


Why Make Nanoparticles?

New synthesis and characterization tools to prepare and study materials at the nanoscale
New or enhanced properties:
mechanical, electronic, magnetic, optical
phosphor efficiency, solubility, spatial resolution
New materials lead to new applications which further drives the discovery and development of better materials

How to make Nanoparticles

Gas-phase and vacuum methods:

Gas-phase condensation
Pulsed laser ablation
Nanoscale lithography

Solution-based methods:

Reverse-micelle
Homogeneous precipitation
Sol-gel
Electrochemical deposition on template surfaces and films

Other methods:

Spray pyrolysis
Combustion synthesis
Mechanical milling

Details of laser heated gas-phase condensation


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