Summary and conclusion

Abstract

Pulsed laser processing of particles in liquid is a technique giving access to a variety of highly interesting nano-particulate and sub-micrometer spherical materials with unique properties, which would be difficult or impossible to fabricate using conventional synthesis methods. The demand contributing in an additional mechanistic understanding of PLPPL derives from literature reports stating different mechanistic assumptions and demonstrating the possibility of chemical conversion. But at present, PLPPL is conducted by continuous irradiation of particle suspensions in a vessel resulting in a significant fluence gradient during beam propagation through the liquid.