Abstract
AbstractHighly porous alumina monoliths can be fabricated by simultaneous hydrolysis of aluminum alkoxides and salts as homonuclear precursors. The use of carcinogenic epoxides can thus be avoided. In this novel approach, no water is added to the system but hydrolysis is induced by the crystal water of the aluminum salt. Mechanical stabilization and significantly increased porosity values can be achieved when the sol-gel synthesis is performed in an autoclave.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Materials Chemistry,Condensed Matter Physics,Biomaterials,General Chemistry,Ceramics and Composites,Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
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