A Modular Millifluidic Platform for the Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles with Control over Dissolved Gas and Flow Configuration.

ABSTRACT: Gas-liquid reactions are poorly explored in the context of nanomaterials synthesis, despite evidence of significant effects of dissolved gas on nanoparticle properties. This applies to the aqueous synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles, where gaseous reactants can influence reaction rate, particle size and crystal structure. Conventional batch reactors offer poor control of gas-liquid mass transfer due to lack of control on the gas-liquid interface and are often unsafe when used at high pressure. This work describes the design of a modular flow platform for the water-based synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles through the oxidative hydrolysis of Fe²⁺ salts, targeting magnetic hyperthermia applications. Four different reactor systems were designed through the assembly of two modul

SUBMITTER: Panariello L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7079590 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature