How do Solvents and Surfactants Affect Nanomaterial Synthesis?
Solvents and surfactants can influence the reaction kinetics, nucleation, and growth processes in nanomaterial synthesis. Solvents can dissolve reactants and provide a medium for the reaction, while surfactants can stabilize nanoparticles and prevent agglomeration. In the microemulsion method, for instance, the choice of solvent and surfactant can determine the size and shape of the resulting nanoparticles.
