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Synthesis of metallic nanoparticles by microplasma

  • Liangliang Lin

    Liangliang Lin received his B.S. degree from Chemical Engineering and Processing Department, Hefei University of Technology in 2010. Then he joined Chemical Engineering Department, Zhejiang University in 2010 under the supervision of Prof. Chaohong He and got his master degree in 2013. Since 2014, he continued pursuing his PhD degree in the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Department, Eindhoven University of Technology under the supervision of Prof. Volker Hessel. His current research focuses on the plasma-assisted synthesis of functional nanomaterials and their applications.

    , Sergey A. Starostin

    Sergey A. Starostin graduated as engineer physicist (MS degree equivalent) from Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI), Chair of Plasma Physics in 1992. He started his work as researcher in Low Temperature Plasma Optics Department of Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Science. In 2002 he received his PhD degree in Laser and Non-Linear Optics group in University of Twente (The Netherlands) on the topic of gas discharge lasers under the supervision of Professor Klaus Boller. Then gaining research experience consecutively working in Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald, Germany), Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) and Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER). Presently he is employed as Sr Research Engineer in FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe, focusing on industrial applications of atmospheric pressure plasma.

    , Sirui Li

    Sirui Li was born in Yunnan, China, in 1988. He received the B.Eng. (with honours), M.Sc. degrees in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 2010 and 2011. After finishing his study in the non-thermal plasma discharge in 2016, he was awarded the Ph.D degree from the University of Strathclyde. Now, he works in the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Department, Eindhoven University of Technology, majoring non-thermal plasma for chemical conversion.

    and Volker Hessel

    Volker Hessel studied chemistry at Mainz University (PhD in organic chemistry, 1993). In 1994 he entered the Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH and became group leader in Microreaction Technology. In 2002, Prof. Hessel was appointed vice director R&D at IMM and in 2007 as director R&D. In 2005 and 2011, Prof. Hessel was appointed as part-time and full professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, respectively, for the chair of “Micro Flow Chemistry and Process Technology”. He is honorary professor at TU Darmstadt, Germany, and guest professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China.

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Abstract

The synthesis of metallic nanoparticles has been of long standing interest, primarily induced by their novel and unique properties that differ considerably from bulk materials. Despite various methods have been developed, it is still a challenge to produce high-quality metallic nanoparticles with controllable properties in a simple, cost-effective and environmentally benign manner. However, the development of the microplasma-assisted technology can bring an answer to this formidable challenge. In the present work, four main microplasma configurations used for metallic synthesis of metallic nanoparticles are reviewed.  These are  hollow-electrode microdischarges, microplasma jets with external electrodes, microplasma jets with consumable electrodes and plasma–liquid systems. The state of the art characterization methodologies and diagnostic techniques for in situ microplasma-assisted precursor dissociation as well as ex situ metallic nanoparticles analysis is also summarized. Further, a broad category of representative examples of microplasma-induced metallic nanoparticle fabrication is presented, together with the discussion of possible synthesis mechanisms. This is followed by a brief introduction to related safety considerations. Finally, the future perspectives, associated challenges and feasible solutions for scale-up of this technique are pointed out.

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Funding statement: The authors greatly appreciate the support from Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) and European LIFE12 ENV_NL_000718 “Green plasma process technology for manufacturing of flexible electronics” project.

About the authors

Liangliang Lin

Liangliang Lin received his B.S. degree from Chemical Engineering and Processing Department, Hefei University of Technology in 2010. Then he joined Chemical Engineering Department, Zhejiang University in 2010 under the supervision of Prof. Chaohong He and got his master degree in 2013. Since 2014, he continued pursuing his PhD degree in the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Department, Eindhoven University of Technology under the supervision of Prof. Volker Hessel. His current research focuses on the plasma-assisted synthesis of functional nanomaterials and their applications.

Sergey A. Starostin

Sergey A. Starostin graduated as engineer physicist (MS degree equivalent) from Moscow State Engineering Physics Institute (MEPhI), Chair of Plasma Physics in 1992. He started his work as researcher in Low Temperature Plasma Optics Department of Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Science. In 2002 he received his PhD degree in Laser and Non-Linear Optics group in University of Twente (The Netherlands) on the topic of gas discharge lasers under the supervision of Professor Klaus Boller. Then gaining research experience consecutively working in Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP Greifswald, Germany), Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) and Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER). Presently he is employed as Sr Research Engineer in FUJIFILM Manufacturing Europe, focusing on industrial applications of atmospheric pressure plasma.

Sirui Li

Sirui Li was born in Yunnan, China, in 1988. He received the B.Eng. (with honours), M.Sc. degrees in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., in 2010 and 2011. After finishing his study in the non-thermal plasma discharge in 2016, he was awarded the Ph.D degree from the University of Strathclyde. Now, he works in the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Department, Eindhoven University of Technology, majoring non-thermal plasma for chemical conversion.

Volker Hessel

Volker Hessel studied chemistry at Mainz University (PhD in organic chemistry, 1993). In 1994 he entered the Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH and became group leader in Microreaction Technology. In 2002, Prof. Hessel was appointed vice director R&D at IMM and in 2007 as director R&D. In 2005 and 2011, Prof. Hessel was appointed as part-time and full professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, respectively, for the chair of “Micro Flow Chemistry and Process Technology”. He is honorary professor at TU Darmstadt, Germany, and guest professor at Kunming University of Science and Technology, China.

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