EP1963001A1 - Device and method for producing nanometric and submicrometric particle suspensions - Google Patents
Device and method for producing nanometric and submicrometric particle suspensionsInfo
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a device and a method for producing stabilized suspensions of nanoscale ( ⁇ 100 nanometers) or submicron (100-500 nanometers) particles.
- nanoscale particles or “nanoparticles”.
- Particle size is a factor that can strongly influence the toxicity of these particles. Thus some phases deemed harmless at the micrometer scale can become very toxic at the nanoscale. The development of nanoparticle production processes on an industrial scale can therefore be dangerous if precautions are taken according to the results of toxicological evaluations to protect people in charge of production units, handling and integration 'of these nanoparticles, or one environment.
- Liquid-phase processes produce nanoparticles directly suspended in liquids. But these processes generally only allow to produce nanoparticles oxides.
- the gaseous processes produce nanoparticles carbides, nitrides, oxides, metals and composites. They thus have greater flexibility than liquid-channel processes.
- An example is the Aerosil (registered trademark) process developed by Degussa, and as described in the document referenced [1] at the end of the description, for the production of titanium oxide, silicon oxide and zirconium oxide from hydrolysis of metal chlorides in flames.
- PVS Physical Vapor Synthesis
- Nanoparticle recovery devices operating with gaseous processes use solid-state recovery devices, which generally include filter barrier collectors for stopping nanoparticles and let the process gases escape. Cyclone devices can also be used as well as electrostatic devices. The common point of all these devices is the nanoparticle recovery mode, which is still a dry mode of recovery. Thus, dry collection steps are always performed when the collectors are full in order to put the nanoparticles in a bag or container.
- the collectors are then open and, because of the high volatility of the nanoparticles (often in agglomerated form), they are instantly suspended in the air (at the least airflow) and can therefore be airborne towards the entrance ways of the human body (nostrils, mouth, ears, ).
- these nanoparticles can be deposited in different places in the facilities if no measures are taken regarding their confinement. This constitutes an additional risk for the staff in charge of cleaning but also for the environment
- the nanoparticles are then introduced into processes designed to transform them in order to obtain a product with optimized properties.
- a dispersion in liquid route can be obtained by adding dispersants to achieve maximum repulsion of the particles by electrostatic effect and / or steric repulsion and by the use of ultrasonic treatments. It is also possible, by means of suspension in liquids, to add new functionalities to the nanoparticles, for example by the precipitation of new inorganic phases on the surface or by grafting organic molecules.
- the processes of the known art of gas phase synthesis and nanoparticle transformation are decoupled is a significant risk factor with regard to the possible toxicity of these nanoparticles.
- the nanoparticles produced by gas phase processes are often agglomerated, but the very low density of these agglomerates, especially for ceramic powders, gives them extremely high volatility facilitating ingestion and inhalation by people as well as contamination. water, soil and air.
- the methods of the known art of collection and processing require the implementation of procedures and expensive equipment to ensure the protection of people and prevent contamination of soil, water and air.
- the subject of the invention is a method for producing nanometric particle suspensions or sub-micrometer to overcome such drawbacks.
- the invention relates to a method for producing stabilized suspensions of nanometric or submicron particles, characterized in that this process is a confined continuous flow process which comprises a step of suspending, dispersing and / or functionalizing these particles produced. in a gas stream at the outlet of a reactor in a stream of at least one liquid.
- suspending particles in the liquid is by bubbling. It is then possible to use a diffuser constituted by a sleeve pierced with a multitude of holes which makes it possible to maximize the exchange surface between the gas flow and the liquid flow.
- suspending particles in the liquid is done by vaporizing the liquid in the gas stream.
- the dispersion of the particles takes place immediately after they are suspended.
- This dispersion can be carried out using at least one ultrasonic transmitter.
- This dispersion can also be carried out using dispersants and / or surfactants which are injected into the flow of liquid before it comes into contact with the gaseous flow of particles.
- the functionalization can comprise a deposition of metal particles on the surface of oxide particles, this deposit being produced by impregnation of oxide particles with liquid precursors of noble metals.
- the deposition of the oxide particles may be followed by the impregnation of a catalytic support with these oxide particles and a heat treatment of the impregnated support.
- the functionalization can also include the generation by co-precipitation of mixed suspensions of particles, these suspensions containing the chemical substances that will precipitate in the form of solid particles in the suspension.
- stirring can be carried out using at least one propeller mixer or a circulation pump.
- the method of the invention can use at least two devices for producing stabilized suspensions of particles, identical, operating shifted and alternately.
- the method of the invention can be coupled to:
- the invention also relates to a device for producing stabilized suspensions of nanometric or submicron particles, characterized in that it comprises a reservoir comprising: Means for introducing a flow of particles through a diffuser,
- the filtering means may comprise one (or more) ceramic filter (s) THE ("very high efficiency").
- the dispersing means may comprise an ultrasonic transmitter.
- the invention also relates to a device comprising two identical assemblies able to operate in an offset manner and alternately, each set comprising:
- the method of the invention has the advantage of avoiding any risk of dissemination of the nanoparticles in the environment and any risk of ingestion and / or inhalation for those in charge of the recovery of these nanoparticles. This method also has the advantage of being able to disperse and / or functionalize and possibly integrate the nanoparticles directly at the output of the production reactor thus making it possible to reduce the cost of the entire production chain, from the synthesis of the particles to their integration.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a process for producing stabilized suspensions of nanoparticles of the known art.
- Figure 2 illustrates the process for producing stabilized suspensions of nanoparticles of the invention.
- Figures 3 and 4 illustrate a device for suspending and dispersing in water nanoparticles produced in a gas stream according to the invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the device of the invention. DETAILED PRESENTATION OF PARTICULAR EMBODIMENTS
- a method for producing stabilized suspensions of nanoparticles of the known art comprises successive steps: production of nanoparticles 10 from precursors 11, recovery of nanoparticles 12, with a high risk of contamination, suspending 13, with a high risk of contamination,
- the process for producing stabilized suspensions of nanoparticles of the invention comprises a step of • suspension, dispersion, and / or functionalization 20 which also allows, from precursors 23 to obtain stabilized suspensions 21 of functionalized or non-functional nanoparticles, which can then be integrated 22.
- the process of the invention is a confined continuous stream process, which allows the suspension, dispersion and / or functionalization in at least one liquid of a set of nanoparticles produced in a gas stream at the outlet of a reactor. Nanoparticles are produced by a
- gas phase synthesis process (or more) gas phase synthesis process (es) (Laser pyrolysis, plasma, evaporation - condensation, combustion, ..) -
- the method of the invention is coupled to such a synthesis process so that at no time are the particles brought into contact with the environment ( air, water, soils) and people.
- the nanoparticle concentration of the suspensions produced can be changed at will by increasing or decreasing the flow rates of liquid and / or gas.
- the suspension of the nanoparticles in the liquid flow may be by bubbling and / or vaporization of the liquid in the gas stream containing the nanoparticles. In both cases, it is preferable to maximize the exchange surface between the gas flow and the liquid flow.
- a diffuser consisting of a sleeve pierced with a multitude of holes, which effectively makes it possible to maximize the exchange surface between the gas stream containing the nanoparticles and the flow of liquid, can be used to maximize the amount of suspended nanoparticles per unit of time.
- the dispersion of the nanoparticles in the liquid (s) in which they are suspended, which takes place immediately after they are suspended, can be carried out by the use of one or more several ultrasonic transmitters and / or the use of dispersants and / or surfactants
- Functionalization is a step that makes it possible to add an additional function on the surface of nanoparticles (grafting of organic molecules, precipitation of inorganic phases) in view of different applications (catalysis, biomedical, cosmetics). Functionalization with specific molecules thus makes it possible to stabilize the dispersion state of the suspensions by steric effect once the dispersion by ultrasonic treatment is stopped and thus prevent any re-agglomeration of the nanoparticles in the liquid.
- a concrete example of functionalization consists of a deposition of metal nanoparticles on the surface of oxide nanoparticles making it possible to obtain a catalytic material.
- a deposit can be produced in situ by impregnating oxide nanoparticles with liquid precursors of noble metals and followed by impregnation with a catalytic support (for example a foam) and with a heat treatment of the impregnated support.
- Such a deposit can also be made ex situ.
- Another example of functionalization consists in generating by precipitation (known process for the synthesis of nanoparticles in the liquid route) mixed suspensions of nanoparticles whose phases are well dispersed vis-à-vis each other.
- the well dispersed nanoparticle suspension then contains the chemicals that will precipitate as solid particles in the suspension.
- the method of the invention therefore allows the suspension, dispersion and functionalization of the particles in a single step by implementing the appropriate precursors.
- the method of the invention can be coupled to a device allowing the transformation of the suspensions in order to result in a manufactured product including the nanoparticles of the suspension.
- a device allowing the implementation of the method of the invention can thus be connected at the output to an equipment for continuously producing nanostructured deposits by electrophoresis, impregnation or plasma spraying, for example to achieve "in-situ" nanostructured catalytic deposits.
- suspensions of oxide nanoparticles impregnated with metal precursors can be injected continuously into an impregnation module in order to impregnate the suitable substrates and to directly produce a preform which, after heat treatment, makes it possible to obtain a manufactured product. directly usable for a desired application (ie using a single device).
- Such a device may also be coupled to an atomization-drying device in order to recover micrometric granules consisting of functionalized or non-functionalized nanoparticles.
- the method of the invention as defined above eliminates any risk factor for people and the environment. Indeed, nanoparticles are no longer collected in the dry process and then suspended. They are directly suspended in the liquid (s) adapted (s). Classic collection operations are removed. In addition, the suspensions produced can be directly injected into devices allowing their transformation for application.
- the process of the invention also makes it possible to suppress the oxidation of the non-oxide particles and to obtain suspensions of non-oxide nanoparticles which are not contaminated with oxygen.
- an aqueous suspension and dispersion device for TiO 2 nanoparticles produced at the output of a laser pyrolysis reactor is considered as an example.
- nanoparticles of TiO 2 are produced in continuous flow by the laser pyrolysis of liquid titanium isopropoxide (Ti [OCH (CH 3) 2] 4).
- the titanium isopropoxide is injected into a reactor 30 using an aerosol generator operating on the principle of ultrasonic spraying using air or argon as the carrier gas.
- the nanoparticles 32 are produced continuously with an hourly production rate of 1 kg / h in a gaseous flow consisting mainly of argon
- the laser pyrolysis reactor 30 which receives reagents through an orifice 31, emits a stream of nanoparticles 32. It is directly connected to a device 33, into which a liquid is injected through an orifice 34, and which is connected to a pumping system 35 for suspending and dispersing ultrasound in the liquid, for example water, nanoparticles 32 produced in the gas stream.
- the device 33 consists of a container having a maximum filling capacity of 50 liters of liquid.
- the liquid is injected continuously through an orifice 34, and sprayed at the level of the part upper 43 of the device 33 which ensures the suspension of residual nanoparticles present in the gas after bubbling.
- a flow of gas 37 is discharged through an orifice 45 to the pumping system 35 at the top of the device 33 after a ceramic filter THE 44.
- the nanoparticles immediately after their suspension, are dispersed using an ultrasonic transmitter 40 immersed and placed in the center of the device 33.
- the device 33 delivers through a hole 36 a flow of nanoparticles in suspension.
- the injected liquid flow rate and the suspension flow rate at the outlet of the device 33 are identical and regulated by control valves 41.
- the device 33 remains static (no liquid flow) until the suspension reaches the desired concentration.
- the suspension remains in static mode for 1 hour, which corresponds to a charge of 2% of nanoparticles per liter of liquid. After two hours in static mode, the suspension is charged to 4% etc ...
- the dynamics is carried out by the injection of liquid and the evacuation of the suspension by the opening of the control valves 41.
- the flow is then 0.83 1 / min in order to keep the charge rate at 2%.
- 0.83 liters of suspension are recovered loaded at 2% per minute at the outlet of the device.
- the water used as a liquid has a pH of 4 which makes it possible to stabilize the state of dispersion of the nanoparticles in the liquid. This pH was determined beforehand by Zeta potential measurements.
- the device for producing stabilized suspensions of nanoparticles illustrated in FIG. 4 thus makes it possible to produce dispersed suspensions of TiO2 nanoparticles in continuous flow.
- the device makes it possible to suspend TiO 2 nanoparticles produced in the gas stream 32 at the outlet of the reactor 30 operating in the gas phase by bubbling in a flow liquid.
- FIG. 5 In the case where there is no compatibility of the liquid with the gases produced by the process, an embodiment variant illustrated in FIG. 5 is possible.
- This variant uses at least two devices for producing stabilized suspensions of identical nanoparticles 50 and 51 operating in a staggered and alternating manner.
- a first device 50 makes it possible, in a first step, and thanks to ceramic filters 52, to recover in the dry process the nanoparticles produced in a gas stream at the outlet of the reactor 54 while allowing a gas stream 53 to escape to a system of gases. pumping. Once the maximum capacity of the filters 52 of this first device 50 has been reached, this device 50 is isolated from the reactor 54 and from the closed pump pump system 55 while the second device 51 is connected to the reactor 54 and the control system. pumping by opening the valves 56 so that it fills in turn. During filling of the second device 51, the bottom the first device 50 is filled with a liquid 59, in which it is desired to suspend, disperse and functionalize the nanoparticles.
- the powder plates deposited on the surface of the filters 52 of the first device 50 are then detached by injecting a gas 60 into this device 50 so as to create an outflow 61 at the level of the filters 52 (flow in the direction opposite to that of the recovery stage in the dry process).
- the plates thus falling in the liquid are then dispersed by at least one ultrasonic transmitter 62 immersed in the liquid at the bottom of the device.
- the suspensions thus produced are evacuated to the equipment for transforming the suspensions by opening a valve 65.
- valve 65 is closed and the first device 50 is again connected to the reactor 54 and to the pumping system by opening the valves 55 so that the dry recovery on the filters 52 of the first device 50 can resume.
- the second device 51 is then isolated by closing the valves 56 for the suspension, dispersion and functionalization step in a manner analogous to that performed in the first device 50.
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