Thermostable mesoporous silica nanospheres produced through the use of a trisiloxane-tailed ionic liquid as a template

Abstract

Mesoporous silica nanospheres can be prepared by a facile route using a new class of eco-friendly template: trisiloxane-tailed ionic liquids. The organosilicone component of the ionic liquids template contributes to the reaction during the formation of mesoporous material, which leads to a firm skeleton of pores resulting in excellent thermal stability.