Fabrication of porous titania (brookite) microparticles with complex morphology by sol-gel replication of pollen grains

被引:86
作者
Hall, SR [1 ]
Swinerd, VM [1 ]
Newby, FN [1 ]
Collins, AM [1 ]
Mann, S [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Bristol, Sch Chem, Ctr Org Matter Chem, Bristol, Avon, England
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10.1021/cm0524087
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
A nonaqueous route to morphologically complex porous particles of titania using hydrated pollen grains exposed to titanium isopropopxide (TIP) reaction solutions was investigated. Dandelion pollen was prepared by immersion in ethanol and water mixtures to produce hydrated grains so that the surface could react specifically with nonaqueous reaction solutions of TIP. Immersion of hydrated pollen grains in a 2-propanol solution of TIP for 15 min. followed by centrifugation and calcination, produced a black powder, consisting of porous inorganic particles. High magnification images of the replicated echinate spines confirmed the presence of titania spikes.
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