Grafted cellulose strands on the surface of silica: Effect of environment on reactivity

Oz M. Gazit, Alexandre Charmot, Alexander Katz

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Abstract

The design, synthesis and characterization of materials consisting of grafted poly(1 → 4-β-glucan) strands on silica is reported. The silanol-rich environment provided in these materials activates the glycosidic bond for hydrolysis under mild conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)376-378
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume47
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 6 Dec 2011
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • General Chemistry
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Catalysis

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