Rapid solution combustion synthesis of ordered mesoporous oxide films with tunable architectures: formation dynamics revealed by in situ GISAXS

Key Points

• This research investigates the synthesis dynamics of mesoporous alumina films with tunable pore structures.
• Utilized in situ GISAXS to analyze porogen-integrated rapid oxidation synthesized films.
• Focused on achieving closed-packed and vertically oriented pore structures.
• Examined the effects of modified surface chemistries and binary oxides in the synthesis.
• Demonstrated the formation of worm-like pores in mesoporous alumina films.
• Achieved distinct pore orientations and arrangements with various surface chemistries.
• Revealed the impact of binary oxides on pore architecture and film properties.