Microreactor-based micro/nanomaterials: fabrication, advances, and outlook

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Micro/nanomaterials possess unique properties (quantum tunneling, size effects) driving applications in optoelectronics, bioimaging, and drug delivery.
• Microreactor technology enables green, sustainable chemical synthesis through process intensification and precise microscale control.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent advancements in microreactor synthesis of micro/nanomaterials.
• To summarize fabrication and design principles of microreactors for micro/nanomaterial production.
• To discuss future prospects and challenges in this field.

Main Methods:

• Classification and summarization of microreactor fabrication and design principles.
• Exemplification of micro/nanomaterial synthesis using microreactors, including various nanoparticle types, Janus particles, and Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).
• Discussion of future research directions and key issues.

Main Results:

• Microreactors provide novel strategies for synthesizing diverse micro/nanomaterials.
• The review categorizes microreactor designs and highlights successful fabrication examples.
• Significant potential for large-scale production and scientific advancement is identified.

Conclusions:

• Microreactor technology is a powerful tool for the controlled synthesis of micro/nanomaterials.
• This approach offers sustainable and efficient methods for producing advanced materials.
• The field holds immense potential for future innovation and industrial application.