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= Stöber process
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The Stöber process is a method used to produce silica nanoparticles, specifically spherical silica particles, through a sol-gel process. It was developed by the German chemist Werner Stöber in the 1960s. The process typically involves the hydrolysis and condensation of silicon alkoxides, such as tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), in the presence of water and a catalyst, often using alcohol as a solvent.