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Synthesis of well-defined allophane nanospheres

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Well-defined allophane nanospheres, with internal and external diameters of 3.0 and 3.9 nm, respectively, were successfully synthesized and characterized by cryo-TEM, SAXS, and IR spectroscopy. In addition, we propose a refined structural framework, clarifying the coexistence of open and closed imogolite- local structures, which are commonly grouped together under the term allophane .

Source: Applied Clay Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.clay.2025.108056

Authors: Pierre Picot, Frédéric Gobeaux, Antoine Thill

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives, Université Paris-Saclay

Language: English

Topic: Clay minerals and soil interactions

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,810

Funders: Agence Nationale de la Recherche, Laboratoire d’excellence Physique Atomes Lumière Matière