title: Real space observation of silica monoliths in the formation process.
abstract: The macropore structure evolution of a silica monolith during the formation process was observed by laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) for two kinds of systems. The obtained LSCM images were further subjected to image analysis, and the geometrical parameters were calculated. On the basis of the parameters obtained, improved compositions for high efficiency preparation of macroporous monoliths are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. haruko.saito@collon1.kuic.kyoto-u.ac.jp
authors.forename: Haruko
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Saito
authors.forename: Kazuyoshi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kanamori
authors.forename: Kazuki
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakanishi
authors.forename: Kazuyuki
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hirao
mesh_terms: D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018613:Microscopy, Confocal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010316:Particle Size; D016062:Porosity; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D012822:Silicon Dioxide