Applications of the Polymeric Templates

Abstract

In recent years, there has been considerable interest in synthesis of nanostructured materials. Special attention has been given to the control of particle shape and geometry. The main types of such nanostructured systems are nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanofibers and nanocables. Nanoparticles are attractive building blocks for material architectures and can be prepared from a variety of materials. On the other hand, template synthesis has been proven to be a versatile approach for preparing nanostructures, such as nanotubes, nanofibers and nanocables, with various aspect ratios. The trend toward miniaturization and the high output of integrated circuits have stimulated the development of nanostructured materials and new synthesis methods. This paper reviews the general approach for using nanoporous polymeric membrane for molecular separation and mass transfer.