title: Higher valency ion substitution into the manganese oxide framework.
abstract: A new route for higher valency ion substitution into the manganese oxide (OMS-2) framework is reported. Isomorphously substituted vanadium and niobium OMS-2 were hydrothermally synthesized at 200 degrees C for a period of 2 days. Characterization by XRD, elemental analysis, Raman spectroscopy, and resistivity studies proved that vanadium was incorporated into the manganese oxide structure. The presence of vanadium in the framework changes the electrical properties, making the material very attractive for water sensing applications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Institute of Material Science, Unit 3060, 55 North Eagleville Road, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-3060, USA.
authors.forename: Mihai
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Polverejan
authors.forename: Josanlet C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Villegas
authors.forename: Steven L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Suib