title: Organic-inorganic nanostructured colloids.
abstract: The synthesis and applications of organic-inorganic nanostructured colloids and colloidal-based materials are reviewed here. Emphasis is placed on the strategies and synthetic methods developed to organize organic-inorganic architectures. The article begins with a description and a general hierarchical classification of different systems, from inorganic particle synthesis and surface modification to more elaborate nanostructured colloids obtained through in situ encapsulation and/or self-assembly techniques. Ordering of colloids into two- and three-dimensional arrays and their use as templates is also considered. For every system, typical examples are given that highlight the advantages and limitations of the techniques, as are more recent developments. Some properties and applicability of organic-inorganic colloids in catalysis, medicine, and coating technologies are also cited.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de Chimie et Procédés de Polymérisation, CNRS, Ecole Supérerieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon, 43 Boulevard du 11 Novembre 1918, BP 2077, 69616 Villeurbanne, France.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bourgeat-Lami
mesh_terms: D003102:Colloids / Q000737:chemistry*; D003460:Crystallization / Q000379:methods*; D004563:Electrochemistry / Q000379:methods; D004655:Emulsions / Q000737:chemistry; D005782:Gels / Q000737:chemistry; D007287:Inorganic Chemicals / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008863:Microspheres; D008903:Minerals / Q000737:chemistry; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D009930:Organic Chemicals / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry*; D010316:Particle Size; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D016062:Porosity; D013499:Surface Properties; D013501:Surface-Active Agents
chemical_list: D003102:Colloids; D004655:Emulsions; D005782:Gels; D007287:Inorganic Chemicals; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D008903:Minerals; D009930:Organic Chemicals; D011108:Polymers; D013501:Surface-Active Agents