One-step synthesis of monolithic silica nanocomposites in fused silica capillaries

被引:29
作者
Constantin, S [1 ]
Freitag, R [1 ]
机构
[1] Swiss Fed Inst Technol, Ctr Biotechnol, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland
关键词
capillary electrochromatography; monolithic stationary phase; reversed phase chromatography; sol gel chemistry;
D O I
10.1023/A:1025689120578
中图分类号
TQ174 [陶瓷工业]; TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
The ideal way to prepare efficient, yet robust stationary phases for microanalytical high-resolution methods such as capillary chromatography and electrochromatography remains to be defined. In this contribution a one step sol-gel process is proposed for the production of monolithic, macroporous nanocomposite phases in fused silica capillaries, which require no additional derivatization, since they already bear the interactive (C8) moieties. The effect of the catalyst, the water content, the pH, as well as that of certain additives on monolith formation and porosity is investigated. Volume shrinkage and a tendency to crack were the major obstacles to overcome. Homogeneous stationary phases could be produced by applying a pH gradient during sol formation, thereby changing the catalytic principle from acidic (0.1 M HCl) to basic (gradual formation of OH- as a consequence of the hydrolysis of N-methylformamide). Gelation/coacervation of such gels could be induced by the addition of N,N-diethylamine. The water content during sol formation was determined as decisive for pore formation, with 250% of the amount theoretically needed for complete hydrolysis of all precursors giving optimal results. The volume shrinkage problem during xerogel formation was resolved by integrating dialkyldialkoxysilane units (dimethyldiethoxysilane 35 mol%) into the silica network.
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页数:10
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