Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing metal nanoparticles, the method comprising the steps of: providing a solution of metal salt and a solution of a strong reducing agent with a standard reduction potential of ?0.23V or lower; and mixing the solutions by using a micro mixer without supplying additional heat energy from the exterior, while carrying out reduction of the metal. Metal nanoparticles obtained by the above method, and a micro mixer for preparing the metal nanoparticles are also disclosed. The method for preparing metal nanoparticles via the reduction of metal ions in a solution uses a strong reducing agent and a micro mixer. Therefore, it is possible to obtain metal nanoparticles having a particle size of 20 nm or more and a uniform shape and dimension without supplying additional heat energy from the exterior. Additionally, the method is amenable to a continuous process, and thus ensures cost-efficiency and stable product quality required for mass production.

Abstract: A system is provided for transferring a substrate of a flat panel display between the processing stations of a flat panel display manufacturing line. The system includes a transfer device that transfers a transfer container in which a substrate is loaded, a container loading and unloading device that loads and unloads the containers on and from the transfer device, and a substrate loading and unloading device that transfers the substrates between the container and processing equipment located at the respective stations. The transfer device includes a track mounted on a facility floor and a plurality of wheeled carriages that move programmably along the track by means of linear motors. The system enables substrate transfer time to be reduced substantially, yet provides robust protection of the substrates throughout the transfer process.