Segmented Flow Production of Silver Nanowires

Continuous flow reaction possesses many advantages, including better mixing, better heat transfer, minimum secondary reaction, faster reaction, saving energy, etc.
Many existing water treatment systems rely heavily on chemicals, consume high levels of energy, and require costly infrastructure. Rural and remote communities often lack access to affordable, sustainable, and efficient clean water solutions, creating a critical need for alternative treatment technologies.
Synthesizing silver nanowires via salt-mediated polyol continuously segmented flow reactor. Conventional method is using reactor to produce silver nanowires in batch basis, while the system we developed is a continuous basis.
This project innovates by developing a continuous, segmented-flow, salt-mediated polyol process for the synthesis of silver nanowires, replacing the conventional batch-based reactor approach. Unlike existing methods that rely on batch production, this invention enables continuous, scalable, and more consistent manufacturing of silver nanowires through a segmented continuous flow reactor, improving process efficiency, product uniformity, and industrial applicability.

