@article{Liu2022, author = {Di Liu and Junyu Yan and Kai Wang and Yundong Wang and Guangsheng Luo}, title = {Continuous synthesis of ultrasmall core–shell upconversion nanoparticles via a flow chemistry method}, year = {2022}, journal = {Nano Research}, volume = {15}, number = {2}, pages = {1199-1204}, keywords = {core–shell structure, sodium rare earth tetrafluoride, upconversion nanoparticle, flow chemistry synthesis}, url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.1007/s12274-021-3625-3}, doi = {10.1007/s12274-021-3625-3}, abstract = {A continuous synthesis method for the less than 10 nm core–shell upconversion nanoparticles was developed via coiled tube embedded flask reactors and a flow solvothermal co-participation reaction up to 300 ℃. Fast nucleation of hexagonal nanocrystals in less than 9 min residence time was achieved owing to the excellent heating ability of the reactors, and a two-step reaction strategy was created for the synthesis of β-NaYF4: Gd, Yb, Er/Ho/Tm@NaYF4 particles without intermediate purification.} }