Biomimetic mineralization of vertical N-doped carbon nanotubes

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Jan 7;47(1):535-7. doi: 10.1039/c0cc04237d. Epub 2010 Nov 16.

Abstract

Biomimetic mineralization of vertical N-doped carbon nanotubes is demonstrated as a straightforward route for carbon-based mineral nanocomposites. The N-doped sites along the carbon nanotube backbone play the role of nucleation sites for mineralization.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biomimetic Materials / chemistry*
  • Calcium Carbonate / chemistry
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Models, Molecular
  • Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Silicon Dioxide / chemistry
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Nanotubes, Carbon
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Calcium Carbonate