Issue 9, 2014

Silica-based nanocomposites via reverse microemulsions: classifications, preparations, and applications

Abstract

Silica-based nanocomposites with amorphous silica as the matrix or carrier along with a functional component have been extensively investigated. These nanocomposites combine the advantages of both silica and the functional components, demonstrating great potential for various applications. To synthesize such composites, one of the most frequently used methods is reverse microemulsion due to its convenient control over the size, shape, and structures. The structures of the composites have a decisive significance for their properties and applications. In this review, we tried to categorize the silica-based nanocomposites via reverse microemulsions based on their structures, discussed the syntheses individually for each structure, summarized their applications, and made some perspectives based on the current progress of this field.

Graphical abstract: Silica-based nanocomposites via reverse microemulsions: classifications, preparations, and applications

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Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
13 Nov 2013
Accepted
30 Dec 2013
First published
08 Jan 2014

Nanoscale, 2014,6, 4418-4437

Silica-based nanocomposites via reverse microemulsions: classifications, preparations, and applications

J. Wang, Z. H. Shah, S. Zhang and R. Lu, Nanoscale, 2014, 6, 4418 DOI: 10.1039/C3NR06025J

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