Abstract
A novel one-pot in situ templating method of synthesizing micro- and mesoporous carbon (spheres) in oxygenic conditions is reported. The mesoporous carbon has an extremely high surface area (over 1600 m2 g -1). We also introduce, for the first time, lactate as a source of carbon, which is relatively inexpensive and bio-friendly. To achieve this, aerosol-based methods are employed to create a mesoporous and nanostructured carbon-based material with the ultimate goal of influencing human stem cell biology.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2332-2338 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Advanced Materials |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 24 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- bionanotechnology
- colloids
- core/shell nanoparticles
- hierarchical structures
- tissue engineering