Much of the metal is wasted and sediments out even with appropriate stabilizers (e.g. optimum phosphate concentration) in solution. A bottom-up chemical reaction is much more efficient and effective at preserving metal concentration. On aggregation take a look at:
Nov 11th, 2008. Dispersion and nanotechnology http://tinyurl.com/hpywsge
November 3rd, 2015 Adhesion and cohesion http://tinyurl.com/zwb2wlh