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In the late 1980s, China began research on nanomaterials, mainly focusing on powder technology and the synthesis of nanostructures. In the early 1990s, Chinese scientists began to explore the preparation methods of nanomaterials and achieved some key breakthroughs, such as successfully synthesizing China's first nanoparticle in 1991 and preparing the first batch of metal nanowires in China in 1994.
With the advancement of technology and the upgrading of processes, the environmental requirements for the preparation of nanomaterials have become increasingly stringent. Glove boxes that can control the atmosphere and environment have become key equipment to ensure material performance during the preparation of nanomaterials.
Moisture and oxygen in the air may undergo chemical reactions with nanomaterials, altering their surface properties, affecting their crystallization process, and ultimately damaging their fine structure and excellent properties.
The glove box creates a controllable anhydrous and oxygen free atmosphere for the preparation of nanomaterials. The sealing performance of the glove box, combined with the circulating gas purification system, can continuously adsorb trace amounts of oxygen and moisture in the gas inside the box, controlling the water and oxygen content at an extremely low level. When preparing zero dimensional nanoparticles that are sensitive to oxygen and water, such as certain metal nanoparticles, glove boxes can prevent their oxidation or hydrolysis, ensure the purity and stability of the particles, and maintain their unique optical and catalytic properties.
Whether using precision instruments or manual mixing, operators can flexibly operate inside the glove box using gloves. Without affecting the experiment, it can also avoid the entry of external air. This is like putting a layer of "protective clothing" on the process of preparing nanomaterials, ensuring that every step from raw material processing to final product collection is carried out in a stable and pure environment.
The application of glove boxes is not limited to the preparation of nanomaterials, but also plays an important role in multiple high-tech fields such as semiconductor manufacturing, lithium-ion battery production, material synthesis, and biomedical research.