Optimization of process parameters for ruthenium nanoparticles synthesis by (w/o) reverse microemulsion

Abstract

Taguchi OA factorial design method was used to identify the several factors that might affect the particle size of ruthenium nanoparticles prepared by the mixing of two reactive microemulsions. In the present work, the objective of evaluating the factors influencing the particle size had been improvised by studying two qualitative factors viz., effect of different reducing agents and effect of different co-surfactants. Using orthogonal experimental design and analysis technique, the system performance could be analyzed with more objective conclusion through only a small number of simulation experiments. Analysis of variance was carried out to identify the significant factors affecting the response and the best possible factor level combination was determined through. It was found that the formation of ruthenium nanoparticles, microemulsions were greatly influenced by the type of reducing agent used in the technique followed by water-to-surfactant molar ratio.