Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2010 · 397 citations · 23 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceInorganic ChemistryNanomaterialsNanotechnologyBattery MaterialsInorganic NanoparticlesMetal Oxide NanomaterialsNanomaterials SynthesisNanoparticle SynthesisNanoporous MaterialsCore-shell Nanoparticle SynthesisMesoporous MaterialsMesoporous NanomaterialsMesoporous Silica NanomaterialsMetal Oxide Nanoparticle SynthesisMetal Oxide Nanoparticles SynthesisPorous SilicaStructural Stability
We report an interesting approach for efficient synthesis of SnO(2) hollow spheres inside mesoporous silica "nanoreactors". The as-prepared products are shown to have a uniform size distribution and good structural stability. When evaluated for their lithium storage properties, these SnO(2) hollow spheres manifest improved capacity retention.
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