Issue 29, 2023

Green nanoparticle synthesis at scale: a perspective on overcoming the limits of pulsed laser ablation in liquids for high-throughput production

Abstract

Nanoparticles have become increasingly important for a variety of applications, including medical diagnosis and treatment, energy harvesting and storage, catalysis, and additive manufacturing. The development of nanoparticles with different compositions, sizes, and surface properties is essential to optimize their performance for specific applications. Pulsed laser ablation in liquid is a green chemistry approach that allows for the production of ligand-free nanoparticles with diverse shapes and phases. Despite these numerous advantages, the current production rate of this method remains limited, with typical rates in the milligram per hour range. To unlock the full potential of this technique for various applications, researchers have dedicated efforts to scaling up production rates to the gram-per-hour range. Achieving this goal necessitates a thorough understanding of the factors that limit pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) productivity, including laser, target, liquid, chamber, and scanner parameters. This perspective article explores these factors and provides a roadmap for increasing PLAL productivity that can be adapted to specific applications. By carefully controlling these parameters and developing new strategies for scaling up production, researchers can unlock the full potential of pulsed laser ablation in liquids.

Graphical abstract: Green nanoparticle synthesis at scale: a perspective on overcoming the limits of pulsed laser ablation in liquids for high-throughput production

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
17 Mar 2023
Accepted
19 May 2023
First published
06 Jul 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2023,25, 19380-19408

Green nanoparticle synthesis at scale: a perspective on overcoming the limits of pulsed laser ablation in liquids for high-throughput production

I. Y. Khairani, G. Mínguez-Vega, C. Doñate-Buendía and B. Gökce, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2023, 25, 19380 DOI: 10.1039/D3CP01214J

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