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Gems of Chemistry and Physics: Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous (3DOM) Metal Oxides
Abstract
Naturally occurring gem opals would seem to be the
inspiration for the recent explosion of work on three-dimensionally
ordered macroporous, or "3DOM" materials. Myriad techniques have been
developed for the creation of 3DOM products. This work focuses on
ordered metal oxides and the effects that the chemistry behind
precursors and template removal has on the phase and composition of the
end product. Structural features that affect the materials' photonic,
optical, catalytic, and magnetic properties are discussed.
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