Precise and rapid size selection and targeted deposition of nanoparticle populations using CO2 gas expanded liquids.

McLeod, M Chandler; Anand, Madhu; Kitchens, Christopher L; Roberts, Christopher B · Nano Lett · 2005

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

This paper demonstrates the rapid and precise size selection of nanoparticle populations using the pressure tunable solvent properties of CO2-expanded liquids. Specifically, by pressurizing and expanding a single organic solution with carbon dioxide gas, ligand-stabilized silver particles of desired mean size were size selectively precipitated at desired locations. Compared to current techniques, this CO2-expanded liquid approach provides for faster and more efficient particle size separation, reduction in organic solvent usage, and pressure tunable size selection.

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