TY - JOUR
T1 - Using flow technologies to direct the synthesis and assembly of materials in solution
AU - Robertson, K.
PY - 2017/1/5
Y1 - 2017/1/5
N2 - In the pursuit of materials with structure-related function, directing the assembly of materials is paramount. The resultant structure can be controlled by ordering of reactants, spatial confinement and control over the reaction/crystallisation times and stoichiometries. These conditions can be administered through the use of flow technologies as evidenced by the growing widespread application of microfluidics for the production of nanomaterials; the function of which is often dictated or circumscribed by size. In this review a range of flow technologies is explored for use in the control of self-assembled systems: including techniques for reagent ordering, mixing control and high-throughput optimisation. The examples given encompass organic, inorganic and biological systems and focus on control of shape, function, composition and size. Graphical abstract.
AB - In the pursuit of materials with structure-related function, directing the assembly of materials is paramount. The resultant structure can be controlled by ordering of reactants, spatial confinement and control over the reaction/crystallisation times and stoichiometries. These conditions can be administered through the use of flow technologies as evidenced by the growing widespread application of microfluidics for the production of nanomaterials; the function of which is often dictated or circumscribed by size. In this review a range of flow technologies is explored for use in the control of self-assembled systems: including techniques for reagent ordering, mixing control and high-throughput optimisation. The examples given encompass organic, inorganic and biological systems and focus on control of shape, function, composition and size. Graphical abstract.
KW - Continuous crystallisation
KW - Mesofluidics
KW - Microfluidics
KW - Microreactor
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85009241697&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13065-016-0229-1
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13065-016-0229-1
U2 - 10.1186/s13065-016-0229-1
DO - 10.1186/s13065-016-0229-1
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85009241697
SN - 1752-153X
VL - 11
JO - Chemistry Central Journal
JF - Chemistry Central Journal
IS - 1
M1 - 4
ER -