- Nanoparticles have a relatively large surface area and high surface density, so they exhibit unique and special properties that cannot be observed in bulk materials .
- Nanoparticle production by using pulsed laser ablation (PLA) in liquid is an efficient and versatile method that is a relatively simple and clean process because the equipment used is inexpensive and hazardous chemicals are not required.
Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids process
- When the laser beam interacts with the target, it immediately ablates the target surface and generates laser-induced plasma and shock waves.
- Subsequently, the very dense and high-temperature plasma induces cavitation bubbles containing ablated species and vaporized fluid masses near the liquid interface.
- During several cycles of bubble expansion and collapse, highly excited atoms, molecules, and ions react with each other and grow into nanoparticles.
Characterization of Nanoparticles
- The morphology and structure of nanoparticles are characterized in detail.
- The surface sturctures are investigated for possible applications.
Applications
- Electronics, optoelectronics, environmental remediation, energy storage, catalysis, lightweighting in aerospace and automotive industries, and etc.
- Antimicrobial effects as antibiotic alternatives are observed.
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