Abstract
A simple, new synthetic method that produces hollow, mesoporous carbon microparticles, each with a single hole on its surface, is reported. The synthesis involves unique templates, which are composed of gaseous bubbles and colloidal silica, and poly(furfuryl alcohol) as a carbon precursor. The conditions that give these morphologically unique carbon microparticles are investigated, and the mechanisms that result in their unique structures are proposed. Notably, the amount of colloidal silica and the type of polymer are found to hugely dictate whether or not the synthesis results in hollow asymmetrical microparticles, each with a single hole. The potential application of the particles as self-propelled micromotors is demonstrated.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Small |
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| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 2017 |
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Keywords
- Colloidal silica
- Hollow carbon
- Mesoporous carbon
- Micromechanical
- Micromotor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Biomaterials
- Engineering (miscellaneous)
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Hollow Mesoporous Carbon Microparticles and Micromotors with Single Holes Templated by Colloidal Silica-Assisted Gas Bubbles. / Huang, Xiaoxi; Zhang, Tao; Asefa, Teddy.
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PY - 2017
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KW - Colloidal silica
KW - Hollow carbon
KW - Mesoporous carbon
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