Synthesis and formation mechanism of 1D hollow SiO2 nanomaterials using in situ formed 1D NaCl crystal templates†
Abstract
One dimensional (1D) hollow silica nanomaterials are, for the first time, successfully prepared using in situ formed water-soluble NaCl 1D crystals as templates. The formation mechanism of the 1D NaCl crystals and the 1D hollow SiO2 nanomaterials is systematically studied. This new approach may open up new opportunities in the synthesis of novel anisotropic nanomaterials, the construction of nanodevices, and have potential applications in drug delivery.