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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Nanotechnology
  • Physical Chemistry

Background:

  • Mesoporous materials are attractive due to large pores, high surface areas, and tunable structures.
  • Spherical mesoporous materials (SMMs) possess unique spherical morphology, closed packing, and low surface energy.
  • SMMs offer open mesopores and short channels, enhancing active site accessibility and mass diffusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in the synthesis and applications of spherical mesoporous materials (SMMs).
  • To categorize and discuss various synthetic strategies for creating SMMs with controlled architectures.
  • To highlight the performance of SMMs in catalysis, drug delivery, and energy-related fields.

Main Methods:

  • Modified Stöber method
  • Hydrothermal strategy
  • Biphase stratification approach
  • Nanoemulsion assembly method
  • Evaporation induced aggregating assembly (EIAA)
  • Confined self-assembly strategy

Main Results:

  • Detailed synthetic principles and mechanisms for precise control over SMM particle size, pore size, structure, and functionality.
  • Demonstrated ability to create single to multilevel SMM architectures, including core-shell and multishelled hollow structures.
  • Highlighted successful implementation of SMMs in catalysis, drug delivery, and energy applications.

Conclusions:

  • Spherical mesoporous materials (SMMs) represent a versatile class of advanced nanomaterials with unique structural and physicochemical properties.
  • The reviewed synthetic strategies enable precise control over SMM architecture and functionality.
  • SMMs show significant promise for diverse applications, with ongoing opportunities for further development.