Anatase assemblies from algae: coupling biological self-assembly of 3-D nanoparticle structures with synthetic reaction chemistry

  • Raymond R. Unocic
  • , Frank M. Zalar
  • , Peter M. Sarosi
  • , Ye Cai
  • , Kenneth H. Sandhage

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Abstract

The shape-preserving conversion of biologically self-assembled 3-D nanoparticle structures (SiO2-based diatom frustules) into a new nanocrystalline material (anatase TiO2)> via a halide gas/solid displacement reaction route is demonstrated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)796-797
Number of pages2
JournalChemical Communications
Volume4
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

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