Synthesis of mesoporous ZnS nanoparticles with enlargeable pore size through a co-template approach

In this research, synthesis of mesoporous ZnS nanoparticles with average pore diameter up to 7.57 nm and the BET surface area as high as 354 m(2) g(-1) through a co-template approach was reported. The testing results indicate that the pore diameter is enlargeable by selecting co-template. The role of co-template is also discussed. (c) 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.