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Titania-silica materials from the molecular precursor Ti[OSi(O{sup t}Bu){sub 3}]{sub 4}: Selective epoxidation catalysts

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/cm990444y· OSTI ID:20014849
The tris(tert-butoxy)siloxy complex Ti[OSi(O{sup t}Bu){sub 3}]{sub 4} was pyrolytically converted at low temperatures to the theoretical yield of homogeneous TiO{sub 2}{center{underscore}dot}4SiO{sub 2} materials. The complex also serves as a soluble model for isolated, tetrahedral titanium atoms in a silica matrix. The molecular route to homogeneous titania-silica materials described here represents an alternative to the sol-gel method, affording materials with surface areas comparable to those of related aerogels and moderate-to-excellent activities for the epoxidation of cyclohexene.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
20014849
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials, Journal Name: Chemistry of Materials Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 12; ISSN CMATEX; ISSN 0897-4756
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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