High-Throughput Synthesis of Uniform Silver Seed Particles by a Continuous Microfluidic Synthesis Platform

作者:Thiele Matthias; Knauer Andrea; Csaki Andrea*; Mallsch Daniell; Henkel Thomas; Koehler Johann Michael; Fritzsche Wolfgang
来源:CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, 2015, 38(7): 1131-1137.
DOI:10.1002/ceat.201400524

摘要

Controlled silver particle geometries require at least a synthesis in two steps which strongly differ in their reaction kinetics. For the first step, the very fast seed formation, chaotic advection-based micromixers are tested in combination with a batch reactor for the growth step. Nanoparticles with narrow size distribution and excellent shape uniformity can be prepared in large batches. To achieve a highly reproducible and homogeneous particle solution, a microfluidic system containing three different micromixers for optimal mixing of the chemical precursors is established, allowing stringent control of every synthesis step. The produced silver particles can be used as seeds for forming anisotropic particles. Their further potential is demonstrated by preparation of anisotropic silver triangles. The thus generated seed particles are better suited for growing to triangles than those from conventional batch synthesis.

  • 出版日期2015-7