The synthesis of well-defined and complex hollow structures via a simple method is still a major challenge. In this work, a facile and controllable multi-interface transformation approach for preparation of monodisperse multi-shelled periodic mesoporous organosilica (PMO) hollow spheres has been established by a one-step hydrothermal treatment of successively grown organosilica particles. The multi-shelled PMO hollow spheres have inorganicorganic hybrid frameworks, controllable number (1-4) of shells, high surface area (similar to 805 m(2)/g), accessible ordered mesochannels (similar to 3.2 nm), large pore volume (1.0 cm(3)/g), and uniform and tunable diameter (300-550 nm), chamber size (4-54 nm), and shell thickness (10-30 nm). In addition, various organic groups (alkyl, aromatic, and heteroelement fragments) are successfully incorporated into the multi-shelled PMO hollow spheres by successively adding different bridged organosilica precursors. Notably, the distribution of different kinds of organic groups in the multi-shelled PMO hollow spheres can be precisely controlled, showing great potential for future applications. We propose that the formation of the multi-shelled PMO hollow structures is ascribed to the creation of multiple highly cross-linked organosilica interfaces, providing a new and interesting fundamental principle for PMO materials. Due to their unique structure and frameworks, triple-shelled ethane-bridged PMO hollow spheres were successfully loaded with an anti-cancer drug doxorubicin and perfluoropentane gas, which present excellent effects in the killing of cancer cells and ultrasound imaging. It is expected that the multi-interface transformation strategy provides a simple, controllable, versatile, and template-free method for preparation of various multifunctional PMOs for different applications.
[1]Nanjing Univ, Sch Med, Jinling Hosp, Dept Med Imaging, Nanjing 210002, Jiangsu, Peoples R China.
[2]Nanjing Univ, Sch Chem & Chem Engn, State Key Lab Analyt Chem Life Sci, Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu, Peoples R China.
[3]Nanjing Univ Posts & Telecommun, Key Lab Organ Elect & Informat Displays, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu, Peoples R China.
[4]Nanjing Univ Posts & Telecommun, Inst Adv Mat, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu, Peoples R China.
[5]Fudan Univ, Shanghai Key Lab Mol Catalysis & Innovat Mat, Adv Mat Lab, Dept Chem, Shanghai 200433, Peoples R China.
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