Real space observation of silica monoliths in the formation process.
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.
Saito
Haruko
H
Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. haruko.saito@collon1.kuic.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Kanamori
Kazuyoshi
K
Nakanishi
Kazuki
K
Hirao
Kazuyuki
K
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
D012822:Silicon Dioxide