journal article·2024-09Open access

Surface Insights of Mesoporous Fragile Organic Materials Under Ultra‐Low‐Voltage Directed by Gemini Column

Yusuke Asakura, Mandy H. M. Leung, Hirokatsu Miyata, Yusuke Yamauchi

Advanced Materials Interfaces· Volume 11· Issue 25

Abstract

Abstract Mesoporous materials find widespread applications due to their high specific surface area, contributing to enhanced performance. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation of mesoporous materials provides valuable insights into their mesostructures. However, direct observation of the outermost surfaces, which often dictate material properties, remains challenging, especially for highly insulating and fragile compounds. In this study, utilizing SEM observation with ultra‐low‐voltage acceleration directed by Gemini column is proposed to achieve direct surface imaging of mesoporous organic materials with highly insulating and fragile characteristics. By observing mesostructured polymers obtained through a soft‐templating method without washing, stuffed pores are identified allowing the differentiation of micelle templates and polymer walls. Moreover, leveraging SEM measurements, a polymerization mechanism is proposed for dopamine on the polymer micelles adhered to the graphene oxide nanosheets. These findings demonstrate the potential of SEM measurements with ultra‐low accelerating voltage in facilitating surface observations of polymer‐derived nanomaterials characterized by high insulating properties and a fragile framework.
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OpenAlex topics: Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis · Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication · Advancements in Battery Materials

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Affiliations

Department of Materials Process Engineering Graduate School of Engineering Nagoya University Furo‐cho, Chikusa‐ku Nagoya 464–8603 Japan

School of Chemical Engineering and Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland 4072 Australia

Department of Plant and Environmental New Resources College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University 1732 Deogyeong‐daero, Giheung‐gu Yongin‐si Gyeonggi‐do 17104 South Korea

Funding

Exploratory Research for Advanced Technology

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