Solvothermal synthesis

The solvothermal synthesis is a synthesis strategy in inorganic chemistry. , The solvent with the reactants in an autoclave under high pressure and at temperatures of 100-400 ° C is set. In such a solvent, many substances dissolve better than under normal conditions, so that reactions are possible that would otherwise not take place. This will attempt to present unusual and new connections or modifications.

Frequently used solvents such as water ( then also called hydrothermal synthesis ), methanol, ammonia or carbon dioxide.

For the synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles, such as titanium ( IV) oxide the solvothermal synthesis is used.