One template synthesis of raspberry-like hierarchical siliceous hollow spheres

J Am Chem Soc. 2007 Nov 28;129(47):14576-7. doi: 10.1021/ja077110r. Epub 2007 Nov 6.

Abstract

We report the synthesis of raspberry-like hierarchical siliceous hollow spheres (HSHS) via a one-pot, one template approach. The siliceous species and block copolymer molecules self-assemble simultaneously into composite spherical micelles and vesicles in solution. The colloidal interaction between spheres with different sizes gives rise to the final HSHS structure with a raspberry morphology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Conformation
  • Porosity
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry*

Substances

  • Silicon Dioxide