Generalized “one-pot” preparative strategy to obtain highly functionalized silica-based mesoporous spherical particles

In this work we present a synthesis strategy for the preparation of Stober-type ¨ mesoporous particles functionalized with inorganic species. The procedure is based on a combination of the Atrane and the Stober ¨ methods. Both as a source of silicon and of the incorporated heteroelements (Fe, Zn, Al, Ti) the corresponding atrane complexes are used as hydrolytic reagents.