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Synthesis of a Biomorphic Molybdenum Trioxide Templated from Paper
Author(s) -
Li Jia,
Kwong Fungluen,
Ng Dickon H. L.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of the american ceramic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1551-2916
pISSN - 0002-7820
DOI - 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2008.02276.x
Subject(s) - molybdenum trioxide , molybdenum , trioxide , materials science , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , metallurgy , engineering , sulfur
A biomorphic α‐MoO 3 ceramic was successfully derived from paper templates. By the infiltration of a Mo‐contained solution into paper templates, followed by calcinations at 500°C in air, the cellulose fibers of paper were converted into branches composing of orthorhombic α‐MoO 3 crystals with grain size ranging from 0.5 to 2 μm. In the final product, the initial fibrous structure of the paper templates was retained. This simple biotemplate method provides a cost‐effective and ecofriendly route to obtain advanced self‐assembling biomorphic ceramics.