Synthesis of a Biomorphic Molybdenum Trioxide Templated from Paper

A biomorphic α‐MoO3 ceramic was successfully derived from paper templates. By the infiltration of a Mo‐contained solution into paper templates, followed by calcinations at 500°C in air, the cellulose fibers of paper were converted into branches composing of orthorhombic α‐MoO3 crystals with grain si...

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Published in:Journal of the American Ceramic Society 2008-04, Vol.91 (4), p.1350-1353
Main Authors: Li, Jia, Kwong, Fung-luen, Ng, Dickon H. L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building materials. Ceramics. Glasses
Cellulose fibers
Ceramic industries
Ceramics
Chemical industry and chemicals
Composing
Crystals
Exact sciences and technology
Grain size
Infiltration
Miscellaneous
Molybdenum trioxide
Technical ceramics
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Summary:A biomorphic α‐MoO3 ceramic was successfully derived from paper templates. By the infiltration of a Mo‐contained solution into paper templates, followed by calcinations at 500°C in air, the cellulose fibers of paper were converted into branches composing of orthorhombic α‐MoO3 crystals with grain size ranging from 0.5 to 2 μm. In the final product, the initial fibrous structure of the paper templates was retained. This simple biotemplate method provides a cost‐effective and ecofriendly route to obtain advanced self‐assembling biomorphic ceramics.
ISSN:0002-7820
1551-2916
DOI:10.1111/j.1551-2916.2008.02276.x