Microfluidic reactors for in situ X-ray investigations on nanomaterials

The LINCHPIN project focuses on understanding the physical properties of precursor molecules, pre-nucleation clusters, nuclei, and nanostructures. It also aims to gain a perspective on the interdependence between physical and chemical aspects of nanoparticle nucleation. With the help of purpose-built microreactors, suitable platforms for X-ray measurements in solution by overcoming environmental constraints are planned. We exploit the advantages gained by the use of microreactors, such as homogeneity, reaction speed, high efficiency, consistency, and less energy consumption, leading to a sustainable platform for in situ investigations of nanomaterials. We thereby aim to follow their emergence from chemical and structural perspectives.

With its interdisciplinary engineering nature as well as its approach combining chemistry and physics, the project offers a shift in the paradigm of in situ time-resolved experiments.

Contact person for this project: Melike Gumus Akcaalan