Metal oxides, synthesis using laser

The chemical s mthesis and analysis of properties of layered nanocomposites devoted tens publications. In the last decade for the synthesis of metal, oxide, hydroxide nanostructures used method of laser ablation of metals in a liquid medium [10-12]. However, the researches aimed at producing layered organic-inorganic composites by this flexible, simple method are not enough [13]. Practically important is also the question of the structural stability of these composites in the colloidal state under the influence, in particular, laser radiation optical range (colloidal stability of drugs, film, optical data carriers, etc.). 

This chapter deals with the synthesis of nanoscale particles from supersaturated vapors generated by laser vaporization under controlled condensation conditions. The synthesis of nanoscale particles has received considerable attention in view of the potential for new materials with novel properties and the design of catalysts with specific dimensions and compositions (1-10). The reduced size and dimensionality of these atomically engineered materials are responsible for their unique electronic, magnetic, chemical and mechanical properties. The characterization of these properties can ultimately lead to identifying many potential uses, particularly in the field of catalysis. For example, particles of metal oxides and mixed oxides such as Si02/Ti02 exhibit unusual acidic properties and can be used as acidic catalysts (11). 

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