Abstract
Chitosan (CS) can mediate the formation of spherical, tabulate, and unique starfruit-like silica in the presence of phosphate ions (Pi). CryoTEM and cryoET were used to examine the CS aggregates in the hydrated state. 3D starfruit-like CS/Pi aggregates were reconstructed, which unambiguously confirmed the templating effect of CS/Pi in biomimetic silicification.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 46 |
State | Published - 2010 |
Disciplines
- Chemistry
Keywords
- Biomimetic Silicification
- CS Aggregates
- Chitosan