Environmentally Adaptable Synthesis of Monodisperse Particles for Multi-Functionalization

Abstract

Functional particles are currently applied in various fields of technology. Since the physical and chemical properties of particles generally depend on the particle sizes, high monodispersity of particle sizes is required to regulate the particle properties within a narrow range. Another importance of particle synthesis is the development of environmentally adaptable processes for the production. Focusing on recent research developments, this paper describes size control techniques for monodisperse particles and synthetic techniques for composite particles required for particle multi-functionalization. The topics described for the composite particles are spherical core/shell particles with a single-core and multi-cores, non-spherical core/shell particles, hollow particles, and the particles prepared via the synthesis of monodisperse silicon oil droplets. Current level of particle synthesis has attained high accuracy and multiformity in particle morphology control.