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Title: Simple Setup Miniaturization with Multiple Benefits for Green Chemistry in Nanoparticle Synthesis

Journal Article · · ACS Omega

The development of nanomaterials often relies on wet-chemical synthesis performed in reflux setups using round-bottom flasks. Here, an alternative approach to synthesize nanomaterials is presented that uses glass tubes designed for NMR analysis as reactors. This approach uses less solvent and energy, generates less waste, provides safer conditions, is less prone to contamination, and is compatible with high-throughput screening. The benefits of this approach are illustrated by an in breadth study with the synthesis of gold, iridium, osmium, and copper sulfide nanoparticles.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Danish National Research Foundation; European Union (EU); USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities Division; Villum Foundation
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1905315
Journal Information:
ACS Omega, Journal Name: ACS Omega Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 7; ISSN 2470-1343
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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