Synthesis of mesoporous titania networks consisting of anatase nanowires by templating of bacterial cellulose membranes

Dayong Zhang; Limin Qi

doi:10.1039/b501933h

Synthesis of mesoporous titania networks consisting of anatase nanowires by templating of bacterial cellulose membranes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Jun 7:(21):2735-7. doi: 10.1039/b501933h. Epub 2005 Apr 15.

Authors

Dayong Zhang¹, Limin Qi

Affiliation

¹ State Key Laboratory for Structural Chemistry of Unstable and Stable Species, College of Chemistry, Peking University, Beijing 100871, P. R. China.

PMID: 15917937
DOI: 10.1039/b501933h

Abstract

Mesoporous titania networks consisting of interconnected anatase nanowires have been synthesized by using unique bacterial cellulose membranes as natural biotemplates; the titania networks exhibit enhanced photocatalytic activity compared with titania microfiber networks.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Acetobacter / chemistry
Biocompatible Materials / chemical synthesis*
Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
Cellulose / chemistry*
Membranes, Artificial*
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Nanowires / chemistry*
Porosity
Surface Properties
Titanium / chemistry*

Substances

Biocompatible Materials
Membranes, Artificial
titanium dioxide
Cellulose
Titanium