Multifunctional Response of Anatase Nanostructures Based on 25 nm Mesocrystal-Like Porous Assemblies

摘要

Mesocrystals are colloidal crystals whose elemental units are nanocrystals (size within the mesoscale) that all grow oriented in the same crystallographic direction. Part of the interest in mesocrystals or, specifically, in mesocrystal-like porous nanostructures (MLPNs) is that their behavior is similar to single crystals while preserving nanoscale capabilities. We know that nanoscale capabilities are essential in many applications, including healthcare, catalysis, and energy storage, but we also know that many properties depend on the number of crystalline defects and the type of exposed facets.