Transformation, reaction and organization of functional nanostructures using solution-based microreactor-assisted nanomaterial deposition for solar photovoltaics

Abstract Microreactor-Assisted Nanomaterial Deposition (MAND) process offers unique capabilities in achieving large size and shape control levels while providing a more rapid path for scaling via intensification nanomaterial production. This review highlights the application of continuous flow microreactors to synthesize, assemble, transform, deposit nanostructured materials Solar Photovoltaics, MAND field, potential outlook . is promising technology that synthesizes reactive fluxes nanomaterials at point use. precise over reaction, organization, transformation processes manufacture with distinct morphologies, structures, properties. In synthesis, microreactor surface-area-to-volume ratios within microchannel structures accelerate heat mass transport. accelerated transport allows changes reaction temperatures concentrations, leading uniform heating mixing deposition process. The possibility synthesizing required volumes eliminates need store potentially hazardous materials. Further, provides new opportunities tailoring novel nanostructures nano-shaped features, opening opportunity assemble thin films. transfer, kinetics using well-defined microstructures active unit reactor cell can be replicated larger scales produce higher chemical production volumes. critical feature opens avenue developing scalable nanomanufacturing. paper reviews advances microreactor-assisted solar photovoltaics. discussions use tailor reacting flux, transporting substrate surfaces controlling parameters such as rates, pH precursor solutions, seed layers on formation and/or intermediary molecules, nanoclusters, nanoparticles, structured assemblies. end, discusses an industrial scale apply anti-reflective anti-soiling coatings modules field details future outlooks reactors. Graphical abstract