Mesoporous Morphology
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Low Molecular Weight Protein Enrichment on Mesoporous Silica Thin Films for Biomarker Discovery
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2012
We developed a technology based on mesoporous silica thin film for the selective recovery of low molecular weight proteins and peptides from human serum. The physico-chemical properties of our mesoporous chips were finely tuned to provide substantial control in peptide enrichment and consequently profile the serum proteome for diagnostic purposes.
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Optical Detection of E. coli Bacteria by Mesoporous Silicon Biosensors
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2013
A label-free optical biosensor for rapid bacteria detection is introduced. The biosensor is based on a nanostructured porous Si, which is designed to directly capture the target bacteria cells onto its surface. We use monoclonal antibodies, immobilized onto the porous transducer, as the capture probes. Our studies demonstrate the applicability of these biosensors for the detection of low bacterial concentrations within minutes with no prior sample processing (such as cell lysis).
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Synthesis and Catalytic Performance of Gold Intercalated in the Walls of Mesoporous Silica
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2015
Here, we present a protocol with a sol-gel process to synthesize gold intercalated in the walls of mesoporous materials (GMS), which is confirmed to possess a mesoporous matrix with gold intercalated in the walls imparting great stability and recyclability.
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Microbial Morphologies
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2025
Bacterial and archaeal cells exhibit remarkable diversity in shape and structure, critical in their adaptability and functionality. Among bacteria, the most commonly observed shapes include cocci and bacilli. Cocci are spherical and may exist singly or in groupings such as pairs (diplococci), chains (streptococci), clusters (staphylococci), or tetrads. Bacilli, in contrast, are rod-shaped and can also occur as single cells, in pairs, or chains, depending on their environmental and genetic...
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Two-Photon Microscopy for Imaging Neuronal Morphology in a Mouse Pup
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2025
Source: Mizuno, H., et al. In Vivo Two-photon Imaging of Cortical Neurons in Neonatal Mice. J. Vis. Exp. (2018)This video showcases two-photon microscopy being used to image neurons in the brain of an anesthetized transgenic mouse pup. The two-photon laser allows for deeper imaging with high spatial resolution and minimal light scattering, enabling the detailed capture of neuronal morphology, including dendritic projections.
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During template-directed synthesis, precursor species first organize around a molecular or colloidal template. The surrounding framework then condenses, fixing the developing arrangement before the template is removed. This sequence couples molecular-scale organization to the final pore network, so changes in precursor assembly can affect pathway continuity and the accessibility of internal surfaces.
Template removal is not merely a finishing step: extraction or calcination eliminates the organizing species and reveals the internal void network. The chosen removal route therefore helps determine whether the intended pathways become available for molecular transport. Successful removal links the original templated arrangement to usable internal surfaces for adsorption, diffusion, and chemical reactivity.
Performance depends on more than pore diameter. Connectivity controls whether molecules can move through the network, while wall composition contributes to chemical reactivity. Together with internal surface area, these variables influence adsorption, diffusion, and reaction behavior. Mesoporous morphology therefore provides several design parameters rather than a single structural measurement for comparing materials.
Researchers organize precursor species around a molecular or colloidal template, allow the surrounding framework to condense, and then remove the template by extraction or calcination. The workflow must preserve the intended pore arrangement through each stage. Its outcome is assessed through the resulting pore size, connectivity, and wall composition, which determine subsequent material behavior.
These materials are selected when reactions or separations benefit from accessible internal pathways and substantial internal surface area. In heterogeneous catalysis, their architecture can support chemically relevant framework surfaces; in separation and sensing, controlled transport can help manage molecular access. The same structural features make them useful for environmental remediation and functional nanostructure design.
In environmental remediation, interconnected pathways and high internal surface area can support contact with target molecules, while controlled transport remains central to material performance. For functional nanostructures, the same architecture offers a tunable framework in which pore size, connectivity, and wall composition can be linked to intended chemical behavior.