Expansion of intertubular mesopores of imogolite nanotubes by thermal decomposition of an imogolite-poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) composite

Yoshiyuki Kuroda, Kazuyuki Kuroda*

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Abstract

Intertubular mesopores of imogolite nanotubes were enlarged by using poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) as an expander. The polyanion was bound electrostatically on the positively charged imogolite nanotubes to form an intertwined composite, which provided expanded intertubular mesopores after heat treatment. The expanded intertubular mesopores are expected to contribute to efficient diffusion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)46-48
Number of pages3
JournalChemistry Letters
Volume40
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)

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