Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis Conditions

The aim of the present research was optimization of practical conditions of the sol-gel synthesis. In so doing, silica particles were synthesized using sol-gel method and their size and morphology were investigated by use of SEM and TEM images. The effect of changing molar ratio of reactive includin...

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Main Author: A. Elsagh
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:E-Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/109765
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description The aim of the present research was optimization of practical conditions of the sol-gel synthesis. In so doing, silica particles were synthesized using sol-gel method and their size and morphology were investigated by use of SEM and TEM images. The effect of changing molar ratio of reactive including acids and silica pre-matter on the particles' morphology and size was studied. Also, acid type and silica pre-matter used in reaction was examined and the result product of the reaction were investigated in the presence of several acids and two types of silica pre-matter. The reaction time was studied as a very important factor in products' digestion phase which plays a significant role in determining particles’ size and rate of cracking products. Finally, in optimized conditions 50-80 nm diameter nanostructures were synthesized. These products can be used as drug delivery systems.
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spelling doaj-art-96f1a6255deb43c29bbbc90e1c5b01dd2025-08-20T02:09:51ZengWileyE-Journal of Chemistry0973-49452090-98102012-01-019265966810.1155/2012/109765Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis ConditionsA. Elsagh0Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, IranThe aim of the present research was optimization of practical conditions of the sol-gel synthesis. In so doing, silica particles were synthesized using sol-gel method and their size and morphology were investigated by use of SEM and TEM images. The effect of changing molar ratio of reactive including acids and silica pre-matter on the particles' morphology and size was studied. Also, acid type and silica pre-matter used in reaction was examined and the result product of the reaction were investigated in the presence of several acids and two types of silica pre-matter. The reaction time was studied as a very important factor in products' digestion phase which plays a significant role in determining particles’ size and rate of cracking products. Finally, in optimized conditions 50-80 nm diameter nanostructures were synthesized. These products can be used as drug delivery systems.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/109765
spellingShingle A. Elsagh
Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis Conditions
E-Journal of Chemistry
title Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis Conditions
title_full Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis Conditions
title_fullStr Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis Conditions
title_full_unstemmed Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis Conditions
title_short Synthesis of Silica Nanostructures and Optimization of their Size and Morphology by Use of Changing in Synthesis Conditions
title_sort synthesis of silica nanostructures and optimization of their size and morphology by use of changing in synthesis conditions
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/109765
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