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Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials Using Microfluidic Technology

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Nanomaterials have attracted tremendous interest during the past two decades. Microfluidic technology offers an alternative strategy for the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials with controlled properties. The convergence of nanomaterials and microfluidic technology affords an enormous opportunity for the further development of novel nanomaterials for various applications. This chapter covers recent achievements and the latest trends in the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials using microfluidic technology.

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Dr Chun-Xia Zhao acknowledges financial support from the Australian Research Council (ARC) through the award of an Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship (DP110100394) and 2014 ARC Future Fellowship (FT140100726). Prof. Anton P.J. Middelberg acknowledges the award of the 2010 Queensland Premier’s Science Fellowship.

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Zhao, CX., Middelberg, A.P.J. (2015). Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials Using Microfluidic Technology. In: Aliofkhazraei, M. (eds) Handbook of Nanoparticles. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-13188-7_23-1

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