Sol–gel transcription of silica-based hybrid nanostructures using poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone)-coated [60]fullerene, single-walled carbon nanotube and block copolymer templates
Abstract
This review concentrates on our recent achievements that have enabled us to construct the novel organic/inorganic-hybridized materials. In a natural system, biomineralization processes are initiated where organic elements meet inorganic counterparts. This situation implies that both elements of organic and inorganic species should interact selectively with each other. In other words, one cannot join the organic and inorganic elements if there is no strong interaction in between. Our approach to solve this dilemma includes the use of a ‘chemical glue’. The glue is the third component for hybridizing organic/inorganic materials. The glue should be selected so as to interact with both organic and inorganic components. The inorganic precursors contact with the organic template and react with the help of
- This article is part of the themed collection: New developments in bio-related materials