Synthesis of nanomaterials in microemulsions: formation mechanisms and growth control

The evolution of the microemulsion technique in the last years is revised with special emphasis in the mechanisms of control of particle size, namely the control by the proper microemulsions and the control by the surfactant adsorption (capping). The kinetics of the particle formation; the possibili...

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Published in:Current opinion in colloid & interface science 2003-06, Vol.8 (2), p.137-144
Main Author: López-Quintela, M.Arturo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Core-shell nanostructures
Fine ceramics
Microemulsions
Nanoparticles
Superlattices
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Summary:The evolution of the microemulsion technique in the last years is revised with special emphasis in the mechanisms of control of particle size, namely the control by the proper microemulsions and the control by the surfactant adsorption (capping). The kinetics of the particle formation; the possibility of the preparation of coatings, core-shell and ‘onion-like’ structures with a very precise size control; the use of microemulsions to produce fine ceramics and finally their use in the preparation of superlattices is addressed.
ISSN:1359-0294
1879-0399
DOI:10.1016/S1359-0294(03)00019-0