Liquid‐Phase Synthesis of Inorganic Nanoparticles

Abstract

In this article we review some of the most representative liquid‐phase synthetic methodologies for the preparation of inorganic nanoparticles. Metallic nanoparticles and alloys have been chosen as a model to discuss the preparation of colloidal nanocrystals and their functionalization with organic molecules. Of a particular interest have been the synthetic methodologies allowing not only the compositional control of the nanoparticles but also the size/shape of the nanoparticles along with their ability to organize into hierarchical architectures suitable for different technological applications.

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