{"id":498,"date":"2026-04-28T11:56:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/?page_id=498"},"modified":"2026-04-28T11:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T11:59:37","slug":"nanoparticles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/nanoparticles\/","title":{"rendered":"Nanoparticles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section acs-page-hero\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Application Area<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Nanoparticles<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section acs-breadcrumb-section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section acs-content-section\" id=\"acs-application-area\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column 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Challenges\u200b<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Nanoparticles are tiny particles with dimensions measured in nanometers, where one nanometer equals one billionth of a meter (10^-9 meters). Due to their small size and high surface area-to-volume ratio, nanoparticles exhibit unique properties that enhance their ability to interact with other molecules, making them ideal for applications in drug delivery, electronics, and cosmetics.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Types of Nanoparticles and Their Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nanoparticles are categorized based on their composition, shape, and unique properties. Different types of nanoparticles are utilized in various industries, from medicine to electronics. Below are the most common types of nanoparticles and their applications.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Semiconductor Nanoparticles: Unique Optical Properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li><strong>Semiconductor nanoparticles, including quantum dots:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>They have unique optical properties that make them useful for applications such as solar cells, drug delivery, electronics and biological imaging. Examples:<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>zync oxide (ZnO NPs)<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>or<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>silicon (SiNPs)<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>nanoparticles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal nanoparticles:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>These nanoparticles are made of metals, such as gold, silver, and copper. They are used in a variety of applications, including electronics, catalysis, and medicine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbon nanotubes:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>These nanoparticles are made of carbon atoms arranged in a cylindrical shape. They are very strong and lightweight, and they are used in a variety of applications, such as electronics, composites, and drug delivery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polymeric nanoparticles:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>These nanoparticles are made of polymers, such as polystyrene and polylactic acid. They are used in a variety of applications, such as drug delivery, cosmetics, and food packaging.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Methods for Nanoparticle Production and Associated Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>Several production methods exist for generating nanoparticles, each requiring effective gas\/solid separation techniques. Some methods, such as flame spray pyrolysis, CVD, arc discharge, laser ablation, and sonochemical synthesis, are among the most commonly used, with unique challenges related to capturing and handling these fine particles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>There are many different methods for producing nanoparticles where\u00a0<\/span><strong>gas \/ solid separation<\/strong><span>\u00a0is necessary. Some of the most common methods include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullets\">\n<li><strong>Flame spray pyrolysis<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>when a metal or metal salt is sprayed into a flame, where it vaporizes and then condenses to form NPs, \u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical vapor deposition (CVD)<\/strong>, where material vapor (e.g. ZnO) is generated and then condensed to form NPs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arc discharge<\/strong>:\u00a0where an electric arc is created between two electrodes, which vaporizes the electrodes and forms nanoparticles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laser ablation:<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>when a laser is used to ablate a metal or metal salt, which vaporizes and then condenses to form nanoparticles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sonochemical synthesis:<\/strong>\u00a0when ultrasound waves are used to break down a metal or metal salt into nanoparticles.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>ACS Solutions for Nanoparticle Separation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>Nanoparticles pose several\u00a0<\/span><strong>challenges<\/strong><span>\u00a0for gas\/solid separation. Nanoparticles are\u00a0<\/span><strong>very small<\/strong><span>, which makes them difficult to capture with\u00a0<\/span><strong>regular cyclones<\/strong><span>\u00a0and other mechanical separators. NPs can easily pass through the pores of\u00a0<\/span><strong>bag filters<\/strong><span>\u00a0or clog the filter elements. They can also change its characteristics and\u00a0<\/span><strong>degradate<\/strong><span>\u00a0when holding in the filters - a problem which is common to\u00a0<\/span><strong>electrostatic precipitators<\/strong><span>. Finally,\u00a0<\/span><strong>wet scrubbers<\/strong><span>\u00a0pose even more problems if the nanoparticles are soluble or degrade in a liquid phase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACS solutions<\/strong><span>\u00a0include cyclones with electrostatic recirculation (ReCyclone EH) which allow for a direct particle capture, avoiding particle degradation and aggregation, using\u00a0<\/span><u><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/recyclone-eh\/\">electrostatic recirculation<\/a><\/strong><\/u><span>. The ReCyclone EH has shown efficiencies of more than 95% to capture ZnO NPs with a median size of ~1 \u03bcm (Case Study) and more than 90% to capture silicon nanoparticles of 20-30nm (<\/span><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/client\/files\/0000000001\/2016nasa-tp-2016-219194_1010.pdf\"><strong>NASA Article- Pages 32, 33 and 34<\/strong><\/a><\/u><span>).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nanoparticles-01-2025_1196.png\" title=\"nanoparticles-01-2025_1196\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nanoparticles-01-2025_1196.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/nanoparticles-01-2025_1196-480x300.png 480w\" 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