Controlled synthesis of CdS nanoparticles inside ordered mesoporous silica using ion-exchange reaction

Zongtao Zhang, Sheng Dai, Xudong Fan, Douglas A. Blom, Stephen J. Pennycook, Yen Wei

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Abstract

A new method of preparing CdS nanoparticles inside MCM-41 is described. This method makes uses of the unique interracial properties of selectively functionalized ordered mesoporous materials to deliver cadmium ions inside the mesopores of MCM-41 via an ion-exchange reaction, thereby minimizing uncontrolled precipitation reactions of cadmium ions outside the mesopores. The general methodology can also be used to prepare other sulfide, telluride, and oxide nanoparticles.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6755-6758
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume105
Issue number29
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 26 2001

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