Novel Route to Nanoparticle Synthesis by Salt-Assisted Aerosol Decomposition

Abstract

Controllability of particle size,chemical composition, and crystallinity are offered by the simple, general method for the synthesis of nanoparticles described here. A modified aerosol decomposition process is utilized in which salts are added to separate the nanocrystallites, resulting in nanoparticles of narrow size distribution (see Figure) and superior properties.