A review on investigating the effect of solvent on the synthesis, morphology, shape and size of nanostructures

•The review underscores the pivotal role of solvents in nanomaterial synthesis.•Different types of solvents are discussed along with their merits and drawbacks.•The influence of solvent properties on nanomaterial synthesis is thoroughly explored.•Effect of polarity, boiling point, viscosity, and sur...

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Published inMaterials science & engineering. B, Solid-state materials for advanced technology Vol. 304; p. 117370
Main Authors Gholami, Tahereh, Seifi, Hooman, Dawi, Elmuez A., Pirsaheb, Meghdad, Seifi, Soodabe, Aljeboree, Aseel M., Hamoody, Abdul-Hameed M., Altimari, Usama S., Ahmed Abass, Mayada, Salavati-Niasari, Masoud
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 01.06.2024
Subjects
Aqueous Solvents
Morphology
Nanomaterials
Nanostructures
Organic Solvents
Synthesis
Aqueous Solvents
Nanomaterials
Organic Solvents
Synthesis
Nanostructures
Morphology
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Summary:•The review underscores the pivotal role of solvents in nanomaterial synthesis.•Different types of solvents are discussed along with their merits and drawbacks.•The influence of solvent properties on nanomaterial synthesis is thoroughly explored.•Effect of polarity, boiling point, viscosity, and surface tension have been reviewed.•Aqueous solvents are advocated for their potential in fostering safer synthesis. This review examines the hypothesis that solvent selection plays an important role in shaping nanomaterial synthesis. It has been demonstrated through a series of investigations that solvent properties, including polarity, boiling point, and viscosity, have a significant impact on nanomaterial synthesis. These findings indicate that solvent selection has a significant impact on controlling key parameters such as nanomaterial size, morphology, and stability. This review contributes to the advancement of nanomaterial fabrication processes by providing valuable and novel insights into optimizing synthetic strategies. It is intended to serve as a comprehensive resource for researchers seeking to exploit the full potential of solvent selection in nanomaterial synthesis, ultimately driving innovation in a wide range of nanotechnology-related fields.
ISSN:0921-5107
1873-4944
DOI:10.1016/j.mseb.2024.117370