Table 7.
Different types of MSNs with different pore diameter and internal structure.
| Type | Pore diameter | Internal structure | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCM-41 | 1.5–3.5 nm | 2D hexagonal | 105 |
| MCM-41 | 3.70 nm | Hexagonal structure with unidimensional pore structure | 106 |
| MCM-41 | 2–5 nm | 2D hexagonal | 109 |
| SBA-15 | 6.0–10.0 nm | 2D hexagonal | 105 |
| SBA-15 | 7.80 nm | 2D hexagonal | 106 |
| SBA-15 | 5–10 nm | 2D hexagonal | 110 |
| SBA-16 | 4–9 nm | 3D-cubic cage like | 105 |
| MCM-48 | 2.5–3.0 nm | 3D cubic | 105 |
| MCM-48 | 3.49 nm | A cubic structure with a 3D pore system | 106 |
MSNs: mesoporous silica nanoparticles; MCM: mobile crystalline material; SBA: Santa Barbara–type mesoporous particle; 2D: two-dimensional; 3D: three-dimensional.