Preparation of Mesoporous Titania Using a Sol–Gel Method in a Deep Eutectic Solvent

Ionic liquids and deep eutectics as a transformative platform for the synthesis of nanomaterials

“…318 Several works have focused on the synthesis of nanostructured or mesoporous TiO 2 in DES, such as through sol-gel routes. 319 For example, Sandhu et al used a novel ChCl:hydroquinone DES in a fluorine-free synthesis of titania with a high population of the (111) anatase surface facet, creating more active dye degradation catalysts. 320 Applying a DES based on ChCl:oxalic acid, Wang et al were able to synthesise (001) and ( 101) facet-rich TiO 2 with morphology evocative of crassula perforata.…”