Issue 94, 2017

3D assembly of preformed colloidal nanoparticles into gels and aerogels: function-led design

Abstract

Gels and aerogels derived from colloidal nanoparticles not only own the advantages of the traditional aerogels like ultra-low density, large surface area and high porosity, but also retain some of the unique properties of the nanoparticles. These characteristics endow such new types of materials with the possibility of promising applications. In this review, we focus on the function-led design of aerogels from the 3D assembly of 0D spherical particles, 1D nanowires, and 2D nanosheets, and especially their applications in catalysis, sensing, optoelectronics, pollutant adsorbents/filtration, and beyond.

Graphical abstract: 3D assembly of preformed colloidal nanoparticles into gels and aerogels: function-led design

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Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
18 may 2017
Accepted
30 okt 2017
First published
30 okt 2017

Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 12608-12621

3D assembly of preformed colloidal nanoparticles into gels and aerogels: function-led design

D. Wen and A. Eychmüller, Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 12608 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC03862C

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