Imogolite: a nanotubular aluminosilicate: synthesis, derivatives, analogues, and general and biological applications
Joseph Govan, Nicolás Arancibia‐Miranda, Mauricio Escudey, Barbara Bonelli, Federico Tasca
Abstract
Imogolite is an aluminosilicate of empirical formula (OH) 3 Al 2 O 3 –SiOH and hollow nanotube structure. It can be obtained from natural volcanic ash or via chemical synthesis. The inner and outer surfaces can be modified by various strategies.
Topics & Concepts
AluminosilicateImogoliteAllophaneChemical engineeringMaterials scienceNanotubeClay mineralsNanotechnologyMineralogyChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisCarbon nanotubeEngineeringClay minerals and soil interactionsMesoporous Materials and CatalysisIron oxide chemistry and applications