Mechanical properties of ordered mesoporous oxides thin films

Ordered mesoporous oxides obtained by combining sol-gel and self-assembly exhibit high surface area, controlled porosity, monodisperse pores in the mesoscale and amorphous or crystalline inorganic framework. In the particular form of thin films, they have been widely studied for a diversity of applications. In this context, the mechanical stability of devices based on mesoporous thin films (MTF) is one of the critical factors to consider for...