Silica thin films and nanoparticles prepared using sol–gel chemistry are derivatized with
active molecules to generate new functional materials. The mild conditions associated with …

Mesostructured silica thin films and particles prepared by surfactant‐templated sol–gel
techniques are highly versatile substrates for the formation of functional materials. The ability …

Since the first report in early 1990s, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) have
progressively attracted the attention of scientists due to their potential applications in physic …

Mesoporous materials with high specific surface, pores volume and unique pore size were
recently intensively studied as bio-materials, such as carriers for controlled bio-active …

Nanotechnology is an emerging area of research for the exploitation of various scientific
advancements for controlling material configuration at a reduced dimensional scale. With …

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) are highly customizable, nontoxic, and ideal for
delivery in biomedical applications. In this chapter, we will explore what are MSNs and what …

Mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs) with particle sizes less than 100 nm and desired
properties have been synthesized using various methods for several promising applications …

Mesostructured silica thin films and particles provide highly versatile supports or frameworks
for functional materials where a desired function (such as energy transfer, electron transfer …

Since the first report of mesoporous silica nanoparticles in 2001, many efforts have been
made to develop them for biomedical applications. With the emergence of new designs and …

Practical biomedical application of mesoporous silica nanoparticles is limited by poor
particle dispersity and stability due to serious irreversible aggregation in biological media …