One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Microfluidic-Based Synthesis, Alignment and Integration towards Functional Sensing Devices

Xing, Yanlong; Dittrich, Petra S.

doi:10.3390/s18010134

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“…Microfabricated microreactors, compared to their tubular counterparts, have a high capacity for specialization. [66][67][68] Advanced microchannel configurations, online monitoring capability, small microreactor footprints, and low system volumes are among the traits that contribute to their diverse functionalities. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) microreactors can be made with complex microchannel geometries via photolithography, soft lithography, and print-and-peel methods.…”

Section: Microreactor Design For Controlled Nanomaterials Synthesismentioning

confidence: 99%

Accelerated Development of Colloidal Nanomaterials Enabled by Modular Microfluidic Reactors: Toward Autonomous Robotic Experimentation

2020

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Solution-processed organic, [1-3] metallic, [4-6] and semiconductor [7,8] nanomaterials, possess unique size-related physicochemical, optical, magnetic, and electronic properties. These materials have enabled groundbreaking advancements in a variety of applications including catalysis, [9-11] drug delivery, [12,13] data storage, [14] and solar cells. [15] Different nucleation and growth models such as LaMer burst nucleation, [16] Ostwald ripening, [17] Finke-Watzky two-step mechanism, [18] orientated attachment, [19] and coalescence [20] have attempted to explain the mechanisms through which nanoparticles are formed in In recent years, microfluidic technologies have emerged as a powerful approach for the advanced synthesis and rapid optimization of various solution-processed nanomaterials, including semiconductor quantum dots and nanoplatelets, and metal plasmonic and reticular framework nanoparticles. These fluidic systems offer access to previously unattainable measurements and synthesis conditions at unparalleled efficiencies and sampling rates. Despite these advantages, microfluidic systems have yet to be extensively adopted by the colloidal nanomaterial community. To help bridge the gap, this progress report details the basic principles of microfluidic reactor design and performance, as well as the current state of online diagnostics and autonomous robotic experimentation strategies, toward the size, shape, and composition-controlled synthesis of various colloidal nanomaterials. By discussing the application of fluidic platforms in recent high-priority colloidal nanomaterial studies and their potential for integration with rapidly emerging artificial intelligence-based decision-making strategies, this report seeks to encourage interdisciplinary collaborations between microfluidic reactor engineers and colloidal nanomaterial chemists. Full convergence of these two research efforts offers significantly expedited and enhanced nanomaterial discovery, optimization, and manufacturing.

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Section: Microreactor Design For Controlled Nanomaterials Synthesismentioning

confidence: 99%

Accelerated Development of Colloidal Nanomaterials Enabled by Modular Microfluidic Reactors: Toward Autonomous Robotic Experimentation

2020

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“…A microfluidic reactor is a miniaturized, non-conventional synthesis tool which may be used for bench-top material fabrication [73,98]. The mechanisms of actions, critical parameters, advantages, and particular cases are described in microfluidic ZnO NP synthesis.…”

Section: Synthesis Techniques For Zno Npsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The mechanisms of actions, critical parameters, advantages, and particular cases are described in microfluidic ZnO NP synthesis. Firstly, microfluidic reactor systems manipulate and control the flow in reaction environments, thus allowing for better control of the reaction [98]. Such a system usually attaches to a lab-on-a-chip or micro-total-analysis system.…”

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Synthesis, Characterization, and Three-Dimensional Structure Generation of Zinc Oxide-Based Nanomedicine for Biomedical Applications

Jin

2019

Pharmaceutics

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Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles have been studied as metal-based drugs that may be used for biomedical applications due to the fact of their biocompatibility. Their physicochemical properties, which depend on synthesis techniques involving physical, chemical, biological, and microfluidic reactor methods affect biological activity in vitro and in vivo. Advanced tool-based physicochemical characterization is required to identify the biological and toxicological effects of ZnO nanoparticles. These nanoparticles have variable morphologies and can be molded into three-dimensional structures to enhance their performance. Zinc oxide nanoparticles have shown therapeutic activity against cancer, diabetes, microbial infection, and inflammation. They have also shown the potential to aid in wound healing and can be used for imaging tools and sensors. In this review, we discuss the synthesis techniques, physicochemical characteristics, evaluation tools, techniques used to generate three-dimensional structures, and the various biomedical applications of ZnO nanoparticles.

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“…These multiple individual nanowires could be selected according to their electrical characteristics and precisely positioned at different locations in a low‐conductivity liquid to form functional nanodevices with desired electrical properties. In addition, there are numerous other relevant excellent researches based on DEP manipulation of one‐dimensional nanomaterials, which are not be discussed in detail here .…”

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confidence: 99%

Dielectrophoretic manipulation of nanomaterials: A review

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Nanomaterials manipulation using dielectrophoresis (DEP) is one of the major research areas that could potentially benefit the micro/nano science for diverse applications, such as microfluidics, nanomachine, and biosensor. The innovation and development of basic theories, methods or applications will have a huge impact on the entire related field. Specifically, for DEP manipulation of nanomaterials, improvements in comprehensive performance of accuracy, flexibility and scale could promote broader applications in micro/nano science. Therefore, to explore the directions for future research, this paper critically provides an overview on the fundamentals, recent progress, current challenges, and potential applications of DEP manipulation of nanomaterials. This review will also act as a guide and reference for researchers to explore promising applications in relevant research.

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One-Dimensional Nanostructures: Microfluidic-Based Synthesis, Alignment and Integration towards Functional Sensing Devices

Cited by 25 publications

References 118 publications

Accelerated Development of Colloidal Nanomaterials Enabled by Modular Microfluidic Reactors: Toward Autonomous Robotic Experimentation

Accelerated Development of Colloidal Nanomaterials Enabled by Modular Microfluidic Reactors: Toward Autonomous Robotic Experimentation

Synthesis, Characterization, and Three-Dimensional Structure Generation of Zinc Oxide-Based Nanomedicine for Biomedical Applications

Dielectrophoretic manipulation of nanomaterials: A review

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