Synthesis of quantum dot nanocrystals and plasmonic nanoparticles using a segmented flow reactor

Efficient quenching sheds light on early stages of gold nanoparticle formation

“…13,14 A further reactor type used for metal NP synthesis are segmented ow reactors, where the reaction phase is injected into the channel alongside an immiscible uid dividing the reacting agents into nearly-identical droplets. 15,16 In all these cases, the detailed modelling of the uid ow in small and complex channels is challenging and may be further complicated by the impact of the channel surface. This hampers a better understanding of the mechanism of mixing controlled Au NP formation and limits scale-up.…”