NANOPOROUS TIN(IV) SULFIDES - THERMOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES

The porosity, the integrity of the framemork and any envisaged applica tions of sulfide-based nanoporous layered materials produced using org anic templates, depend upon the stability of the materials with respec t to the thermally induced template removal process. Here, the thermoc hemical properties of two such materials are examined using a variety of techniques and conclusions drawn concerning the thermal stability r ange and the reconstruction processes which take place.