Size control of silicone particles using sonochemical approaches

Particle size of silicones can be controlled by changing the reaction conditions such as temperature and concentrations of water and tetramethoxysilane (TMOS). Alternatively, the use of ultrasound radiation is also an elegant technique to decrease the particle size. Small silicone particles can be obtained at low temperature from diluted reagent containing TMOS, especially under the powerful ultrasound radiation. The size control may be explained by the rate of particle growth rather than that of nucleation.