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Nanomaterial Preparation by Extrusion through Nanoporous Membranes
Peng Guo1,2, Jing Huang1,2, Yaping Zhao3
1Vascular Biology Program, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
Small (Weinheim an Der Bergstrasse, Germany)
|February 23, 2018
Summary
Non-sacrificing template synthesis using nanoporous membranes offers a sustainable approach to nanomaterial fabrication. This review covers key extrusion methods for creating diverse nanomaterials like liposomes and nanoparticles.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Template synthesis is a key nanofabrication technique.
- Non-sacrificing template synthesis preserves the template membrane during nanomaterial production.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advances in nanomaterial preparation using non-sacrificing template synthesis via nanoporous membranes.
- To examine common nanoporous membrane extrusion strategies and their applications.
Main Methods:
- Review of nanoporous membranes used in extrusion.
- Examination of four extrusion strategies: vesicle extrusion, membrane emulsification, precipitation extrusion, and biological membrane extrusion.
- Discussion of principles, historical context, examples, and pros/cons of each method.
Main Results:
- Non-sacrificing template synthesis enables the preparation of diverse nanomaterials including liposomes, emulsions, nanoparticles, nanofibers, and nanotubes.
- Various nanoporous membranes and extrusion strategies are suitable for different nanomaterial types.
Conclusions:
- Nanoporous membrane extrusion offers versatile and efficient routes for nanomaterial fabrication.
- Future opportunities lie in addressing current challenges and further developing these sustainable synthesis methods.
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