Hydrothermal Method

Bottom-Up approach
Category General
Difficulty Level Normal
Audience Level General
Description Top-down and bottom-up methods are two approaches used in nanofabrication. In this course, synthesis techniques which are known as bottom-up approach are presented.
Overview
Bottom-up approach means a view from bottom(smaller) to top or up(larger). In this technique, a nanometric structure is formed by using methods of assembly or self-assembly. For example: all cells use enzymes to create DNA by taking constituent molecules and binding them together to make the final component. Moreover, the bottom-up approach provides the possibility for creating hierarchical and ordered nanostructures because of physicochemical interactions and self-assembly of molecules.

Booklet
Description
 It starts with an introduction to “hydrothermal” meaning, goes through common trends in hydrothermal technology, new concepts, fine particle synthesis, and ends with a review on final trends in hydrothermal researches.
Mental Challenge
 Why hydrothermal method in nano?
Quizzes and Activities
 Activity: Find out disadvantages of hydrothermal method.
Further Reading Sources

1.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/hydrothermal-method

2.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292614450_Synthesis_of_Nanoparticles_via_Solvothermal_and_Hydrothermal_Methods