Physicochemical properties and morphology of spongolite from Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil)

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2003-02-28

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Melnikov, P.
Santagnelli, S. B.
dos Santos, F. J.
Delben, A.
Delben, JR
Teixeira, ALR
Rommel, B. R.

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Elsevier B.V.

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The physicochemical properties and morphology of spongolite, a fibrous hollow material from Mato Grosso do Sul State (Brazil) have been studied. The results of thermal analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction and NMR spectroscopy indicated that external and internal surfaces of silica spicules are covered by silica gel layers. The water evolved in the range 120-350degreesC is the result of silanol groups condensation to siloxane bonds. Total homogenization of the needles is achieved by heating spongolite over 900degreesC. This mineral may be considered as a natural composite material containing surface-immobilized reactive species. The presence of active silica gel layers opens the possibilities of attaching functional groups to spongolite surface. (C) 2002 Elsevier B.V. B.V. All rights reserved.

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spongolite, silica, composite material, spongiolite

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Materials Chemistry and Physics. Lausanne: Elsevier B.V. Sa, v. 78, n. 3, p. 835-839, 2003.

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