Synthesis of transparent aminosilane-derived silica based networks for entrapment of sensitive materials.
A novel sol-gel synthesis route is reported which results in the formation of optically transparent silica based hydro- and xerogels from an aminosilane precursor in aqueous solutions. These materials can be used for entrapment of microalgae and light-harvesting complex (LHC) samples.
University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld, Faculty of Engineering Science and Mathematics, Wilhelm-Bertelsmann-Str. 10, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany. anant.patel@fh-bielefeld.de.
Christiane
C
Müller
Konstantin
K
Kraushaar
Anja
A
Doebbe
Jan H
JH
Mussgnug
Olaf
O
Kruse
Edwin
E
Kroke
Anant V
AV
Patel
D018914:Cells, Immobilized; D005782:Gels; D008027:Light; D045342:Light-Harvesting Protein Complexes / Q000737:chemistry*; D058086:Microalgae; D008954:Models, Biological; D012821:Silanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D012997:Solvents; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
D005782:Gels; D045342:Light-Harvesting Protein Complexes; D012821:Silanes; D012997:Solvents; D014867:Water; D012822:Silicon Dioxide