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Microscale Titania Shapes Grown Within Swollen PDMS

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2011

Daniel P. Brennan ,
Arthur D. Dobley  and
Scott R. J. Oliver
Daniel P. Brennan
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton Binghamton, NY 13902–6016, U.S.A.
Arthur D. Dobley
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton Binghamton, NY 13902–6016, U.S.A.
Scott R. J. Oliver
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry, State University of New York at Binghamton Binghamton, NY 13902–6016, U.S.A.
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Abstract

A variety of titania microstructures have been synthesized using a swollen polymer matrix of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The shapes and structures grown to date include spheres, ‘bowls’, ‘nets’ and ‘brain coral’ matrices. The PDMS polymer network can be swollen by one of a variety of organic solvents. These solvents create internal voids or spaces within the PDMS, of particular volume. These spaces can then be filled with metal alkoxide liquid. The metal alkoxide is then polymerized to form metal oxides, in a shape templated by the swollen PDMS polymer. The resultant product is a composite of metal oxide within a polymer. Some of the shapes can be removed mechanically or chemically. Methods of characterization include scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and optical microscopy. Potential applications of the shaped titania include catalysts, fillers, capsules, and chemical separators. The synthesis and characterization of these compounds will be discussed.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 755: Symposium DD – Solid-State Chemistry of Inorganic Materials IV , 2002 , DD6.1
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2003

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