Concept of Reverse Micelle Method For the Synthesis of Nano-Structured Materials

Abstract

Synthesis of nanomaterials with desired shape and size is very important for their potential applications. The properties of the nanoparticles synthesis not only vary with size but also changes with shape and morphology which in turn depends on the synthesis methods. There are many synthesis methods but among them reverse micellar method is one of the interesting chemical method and is very useful technique for the synthesis of nanoparticles with desired shape and size. In this method revere micelles are formed by least three components; two of them are non-miscible and the third one is called surfactant which is characterized by amphiphilic properties.

Versatility of Reverse Micelles: From Biomimetic Models to Nano (Bio)Sensor Design

“…have been proposed. Many well-documented reviews and comprehensive books have been published during the years of study, including the latest ones approaching the assessment of current knowledge and dealing with several aspects of reverse micelles [7][8][9][10][11][12][13].…”

Controlling the morphology of metal–organic frameworks and porous carbon materials: metal oxides as primary architecture-directing agents

“…Reverse micelles are the hydrophilic cavities of microemulsions formed from the mixture of surfactant, water, and oil. 97,154,155 In 1982 for the first time, they were applied as templates in the preparation of inorganic nanomaterials. 156 The reverse micellar synthesis of nanostructures belongs to wet chemical methods and allows excellent control of size, morphology, uniformity, and dispersity of MO nanoparticles.…”

“…Therefore, many nanoparticles of different shapes could be grown inside these templates. 97,102,154,155 Gu et al 160 successfully synthesized one-dimensional mesoporous ceria nanofibers and nanobelts with the use of reverse micelle method. In an applied procedure, Ce2(CO)3 nanofibers, acting as precursors, were prepared by rapidly pouring the reverse micelles I (Triton X-100, cyclohexane, nhexacohol, Ce(NO3)3 hydrous solution) into the reverse micelles II (Triton X-100, n-hexacohol, cyclohexane, NH4HCO3 hydrous solution).…”

Kinetic Study of SN2 Reaction between Paranitrophenyl Benzoate and Hydrazine in the Presence of CTAB Reverse Micelles

“…Reverse micelles are known to solubilise both polar and non-polar solutes [9][10][11][12] and because of these unique properties they are widely used as reaction media to design variety of reactions and synthesize novel materials [13][14][15]. This media is also very useful for the synthesis of nanoparticles with desired shape and size [16][17][18][19][20].…”