Publications [#171295] of Gabriel P. Lopez

Papers Published

1. Rao, G. V. and Lopez, G. P., Encapsulation of poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) in silica: A stimuli-responsive porous hybrid material that incorporates molecular nano-valves, ADVANCED MATERIALS, vol. 12 no. 22 (November, 2000), pp. 1692--+, ISSN 0935-9648
   (last updated on 2010/02/08)

   Abstract:
   Incorporation of a smart polymer into a silica matrix can lead to smart membranes, it is demonstrated here. Polymer-silica membranes were supported on porous centrifugal filters (see Figure), the encapsulated polymer molecules acting as ``nano-valves''. Permeation experiments with aqueous solutions of poly (ethylene glycol) show that the membranes function as thermally switchable molecular filters.