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Polyoxometalate-based microcrystal arrays patterned on air-grid superwettable surface.

ABSTRACT: Surface patterning of polyoxometalates (POMs) is an important step to gain functional materials and devices. However, some special requirements such as complex operation steps or strict synthesis environment greatly limit their further applications. Herein, we have employed a simple and universal strategy for patterning POM-based microcrystal arrays on air-grid superwettable surfaces. The size and distribution of POM crystals were precisely adjusted by varying the pillar parameter of superwettable surface and concentration of POM mother liquid. We envision that this POM patterning method may bring valuable insights for designing POM-based functional materials and devices.

SUBMITTER: Zhang T

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6141463 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Polyoxometalate-based microcrystal arrays patterned on air-grid superwettable surface.

Zhang Tianzhan T Wang Yuefeng Y Fan Jun-Bing JB Meng Jingxin J Li Yangguang Y Wang Enbo E Wang Shutao S

Scientific reports 20180917 1

Surface patterning of polyoxometalates (POMs) is an important step to gain functional materials and devices. However, some special requirements such as complex operation steps or strict synthesis environment greatly limit their further applications. Herein, we have employed a simple and universal strategy for patterning POM-based microcrystal arrays on air-grid superwettable surfaces. The size and distribution of POM crystals were precisely adjusted by varying the pillar parameter of superwettab ...[more]

PMID: 30224696

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