Intelligent Systems for Inorganic Nanomaterial Synthesis

Inorganic nanomaterials are pivotal foundational materials driving traditional industries' transformation and emerging sectors' evolution. However, their industrial application is hindered by the limitations of conventional synthesis methods, including poor batch stability, scaling challenges, and complex quality control requirements. This review systematically examines strategies for constructing automated synthesis systems to enhance the production efficiency of inorganic nanomaterials. Methodologies encompassing hardware architecture design, software algorithm optimization, and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled intelligent process control are analyzed. Case studies on quantum dots and gold nanoparticles demonstrate the enhanced efficiency of closed-loop synthesis systems and their machine learning-enabled autonomous optimization of process parameters. The study highlights the critical role of automation, intelligent technologies, and human-machine collaboration in elucidating synthesis mechanisms. Current challenges in cross-scale mechanistic modeling, high-throughput experimental integration, and standardized database development are discussed. Finally, the prospects of AI-driven synthesis systems are envisioned, emphasizing their potential to accelerate novel material discovery and revolutionize nanomanufacturing paradigms within the framework of AI-plus initiatives.