Facile synthesis of mesoporous silica by CO2/N2 switchable templates using a convenient compound†
Abstract
A facile synthesis method for the preparation of mesoporous silica with CO2/N2 switchable templates using a commercially available compound was described. Dodecyl dimethyl ammonium bicarbonate, which can be in situ formed by N,N-dimethyldodecylamine and CO2, was used as a soft template, and 98% of the templates could be easily removed.