Small· 2026Q1
Ultrafast Mechanochemical Synthesis of Plasmonic Transition Metal Nitride Nanoparticles
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A new, rapid mechanochemical method synthesizes plasmonic transition metal nitride nanoparticles in 60 seconds without external heating, offering a faster and more energy-efficient alternative to traditional high-temperature methods.
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- Developed a mechanochemical synthesis method for plasmonic transition metal nitride nanoparticles.
- Achieved nanoparticle formation in just 60 seconds of grinding, eliminating the need for external heating.
- Successfully synthesized mono- (TiN, ZrN, HfN) and mixed-metal nitrides (Zr x Hf 1-x N).
- Offers a significantly faster and more energy-efficient alternative to traditional high-temperature synthesis methods.
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Abstract
ABSTRACT Refractory plasmonic materials, such as transition metal nitrides and carbides have shown the potential to replace more expensive or oxidatively and thermally unstable materials composed of gold, silver, aluminum, and copper. The synthesis of transition metal nitride nanoparticles typically relies on high‐temperature (>800°C) nitridation of metal halides or oxides, ranging from hours to even days. These methods are slow and consume significant amounts of energy. Herein, a rapid, mechanochemical method with no need for external heating is presented, showing effective formation of plasmonic group 4 transition metal nitride nanoparticles in as little as 60 seconds of grinding. Using this method, both mono‐ (TiN, ZrN, and HfN) and mixed‐metal nitrides (Zr x Hf 1‐x N, 0
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Field: Mechanics of Materials
Mechanics of MaterialsEngineering