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In this paper, the effect of template charge and morphology of particles was studied. Silica nanoparticles (as a model of an inorganic nanoparticle) and differently charged polystyrene (as a model of organic template) were used and self-assembled using a spray-drying method. As a result, particles with porous or hollow structure could be produced when negative or positive zeta-potential template were employed, respectively.