Department of Chemistry, Yonsei University, 134 Shinchon‐dong, Seodaemun‐gu, Seoul 120‐749 (Korea), Fax: (+82)?2‐364‐7050
Abstract:
This template will self‐destruct : A unique particle‐growth mechanism involves growth of new coordination polymers on the surface of initially formed hexagonal blocks and concomitant dissolution of the blocks to form hexagonal tubes (see scheme and scanning electron, optical, and fluorescence microscopy images). Calcination of the tubes yields ZnO particles of the same shape.