Continuous synthesis of size-tunable silver nanoparticles by a green electrolysis method and multi-electrode design for high yield

Although some methods have been developed, high-yield controllable synthesis of silver nanoparticles in aqueous solution is still challenging. Here, we report a green electrolytic synthesis of silver nanoparticles in a continuous flow system. Nanoparticle sizes could be tuned facilely by adjusting the flow velocity. Further, an improved multi-electrode electrolytic reactor was designed for increasing the yield.

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