Mesoporous Carbon Nanocapsules from Enzymatically Polymerized Poly(4-ethylphenol) Confined in Silica Aerosol Particles

Mesoporous carbon nanocapsules (see figure) have been synthesized through the direct carbonization of silica aerosol particles encapsulating enzymatically polymerized poly(4‐ethylphenol) and subsequent removal of silica. This method provides a simple and efficient approach to synthesize mesoporous c...

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Published in:Advanced materials (Weinheim) 2006-10, Vol.18 (20), p.2735-2738
Main Authors: Zheng, T., Zhan, J., Pang, J., Tan, G. S., He, J., McPherson, G. L., Lu, Y., John, V. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerosols
Enzymes
Mesoporous materials
Polymerization
Silica
Template-directed synthesis
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Summary:Mesoporous carbon nanocapsules (see figure) have been synthesized through the direct carbonization of silica aerosol particles encapsulating enzymatically polymerized poly(4‐ethylphenol) and subsequent removal of silica. This method provides a simple and efficient approach to synthesize mesoporous carbon nanocapsules using an environmentally benign biocatalyzed carbon precursor.
ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.200600808