Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Hollow Micro-/Nanostructures
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- 9 May 2016
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Chemical Society (ACS) in Chemical Reviews
- Vol. 116 (18), 10983-11060
- https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00731
Abstract
In this Review, we aim to provide an updated summary of the research related to hollow micro- and nanostructures, covering both their synthesis and their applications. After a brief introduction to the definition and classification of the hollow micro-/nanostructures, we discuss various synthetic strategies that can be grouped into three major categories, including hard templating, soft templating, and self-templating synthesis. For both hard and soft templating strategies, we focus on how different types of templates are generated and then used for creating hollow structures. At the end of each section, the structural and morphological control over the product is discussed. For the self-templating strategy, we survey a number of unconventional synthetic methods, such as surface-protected etching, Ostwald ripening, the Kirkendall effect, and galvanic replacement. We then discuss the unique properties and niche applications of the hollow structures in diverse fields, including micro-/nanocontainers and reactors, optical properties and applications, magnetic properties, energy storage, catalysis, biomedical applications, environmental remediation, and sensors. Finally, we provide a perspective on future development in the research relevant to hollow micro-/nanostructures.Keywords
Funding Information
- Division of Chemistry (CHE-1308587)
- Basic Energy Sciences (DE-SC0002247)
- Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20140304)
- American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund
- National Natural Science Foundation of China (21401135)
- Center for Catalysis, University of California, Riverside
- Office of Research and Economic Development, University of California, Riverside
- Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions
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