Abstract: Monodispersed silica spheres were prepared by hydrolysis of tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) in the presence of water and ammonia in ethanol medium. The net negative charge on the surface of SiO₂ spheres was enhanced after ageing silica spheres under suitable condition. Thus, a novel viscous liquid composed of mono-dispersed silica spheres was obtained. Due to the existing net repulsive forces between particles, the viscous liquid can quickly form a movable 3D periodic ordered structure with vivid color, indicating a high degree of ordering of the particles.

Key words: Silica spheres, Three-dimensional, Colloidal

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