Continuous process for nanomaterial synthesis from simultaneous emulsification and detonation of an emulsion

摘要

The present invention refers to a continuous process for in secco nanomaterial synthesis from the emulsification and detonation of an emulsion. The said process combines the simultaneous emulsification and detonation operations of the emulsion, thus assuring a production yield superior to 100 kg/h. When guaranteeing that the sensitization of the emulsion occurs mainly upon its feeding into the reactor, it is possible to avoid the accumulation of any class-1 substances along the entire synthesis process, thus turning it into an intrinsically safe process. Afterwards, dry collection of the nanomaterial avoids the production of liquid effluents, which are very difficult to process. Given that there's neither accumulation nor resort to explosive substances along the respective stages, the process of the present invention becomes a safe way of obtaining nanomaterial, thus allowing it to be implemented in areas wherein processes with hazardous substance aid are not allowed.

主权项

1. A continuous process for nanomaterial synthesis from detonation of at least one emulsion, comprising the following steps:
a) preparation of an internal phase and an external phase of the at least one emulsion, in desired amounts for an intended production; b) emulsification of the internal and external phases to form the at least one emulsion, under an effect of mechanical energy; c) sensitization of the at least one emulsion; d) pre-forming the at least one emulsion into a desired geometry for composition; e) feeding the at least one emulsion into a reactor; f) ignition of the at least one emulsion; g) detonation of the at least one emulsion to synthesize the nanomaterial; h) collection of the nanomaterial;
wherein the sensitization (c), pre-forming (d), feeding (e), ignition (f) and detonation (g) steps take place simultaneously.