Preparation of Monodisperse, Submicrometer Carbon Spheres by Pyrolysis of Melamine–Formaldehyde Resin

SmallVolume 2, Issue 7 p. 859-863 Communication Preparation of Monodisperse, Submicrometer Carbon Spheres by Pyrolysis of Melamine–Formaldehyde Resin Bettina Friedel, Bettina Friedel [email protected] Department of Physics, University of Paderborn, Warburger Strasse 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany, Fax: (+49) 5251-60-3247Search for more papers by this authorSiegmund Greulich-Weber Prof. Dr., Siegmund Greulich-Weber Prof. Dr. Department of Physics, University of Paderborn, Warburger Strasse 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany, Fax: (+49) 5251-60-3247Search for more papers by this author Bettina Friedel, Bettina Friedel [email protected] Department of Physics, University of Paderborn, Warburger Strasse 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany, Fax: (+49) 5251-60-3247Search for more papers by this authorSiegmund Greulich-Weber Prof. Dr., Siegmund Greulich-Weber Prof. Dr. Department of Physics, University of Paderborn, Warburger Strasse 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany, Fax: (+49) 5251-60-3247Search for more papers by this author First published: 24 May 2006 https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.200500516Citations: 147Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Graphical Abstract Tiny black pearls: Monodisperse, smooth carbon spheres (100–1000 nm in diameter) are prepared via the synthesis and subsequent carbonization of micrometer-sized particles of melamine–formaldehyde resin (see SEM image). The gradual transition of the copolymer to carbon results in uniform shrinkage without deformation of the spheres. These spheres provide an alternative in applications where polymeric or silica particles are unsuitable. Citing Literature Volume2, Issue7July 2006Pages 859-863 RelatedInformation