Nanoflowers are synthesized by a solvothermal process under diverse reaction conditions.
| Nanostructure/morphology | Size | Reaction conditions | Time and temperature in the autoclave | Surfactant or template | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TiO2 nanoflowers | 47.56–274.36 nm | NaOH (0.024 M) + 8 mL TiCl3 + 60 mL ethanol | 18 h, 130 °C | — | 34 |
| Porous NiO nanoflowers | — | 0.5 g Ni(ac)2·4H2O + 0.25 g urea + 30 mL ethanol | 3–24 h, 190 °C | — | 100 |
| Zn-doped CuS nanoflowers | 1 μm | 0.25 mmol CuCl + 0.25 mmol Zn(Ac)2·2H2O + 0.75 mmol S powder + 15 mL ethanol | 24 h, 180 °C | — | 101 |
| Mo-doped Bi2Se3 nanoflowers | 100–200 nm | 0.85 mmol Bi(NO3)3·5H2O + 0.15 mmol (NH4)6Mo7O24·4H2O+ 18 mL N,N-dimethylformamide + ammonia + Se powder + Na2SO3 | 20 h, 160 °C | — | 102 |
| Bi2O2.33 nanoflowers | — | 0.11 g NaBiO3 + 20 mL ethanol, + 5.0 mL distilled water + 2.0 mL 1 M HNO3 solution | 3–5 h, 100 °C | PVP | 103 |