CONTEXT

Due to their specific physical properties (optic, magnetism, and conductivity), metal oxide nanoparticles are attracting a lot of industrial interest and are already used for numerous applications in cosmetics, for medical diagnosis or as medical tools, or as new devices for optical and electronic applications. The existing methods for the synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles require either several complicated steps, expensive and complex set-ups, lead to low reaction rates or to uncontrolled sized and shaped particles.

These inventions relate to a new, simple, reliable and inexpensive method to synthesize metal or metal oxide nanoparticles displaying controlled and customized size and shape.