Synthesis of novel periodic mesoporous organosilicas with large content of lysine-bridged organosilane skeleton

Novel periodic mesoporous organosilicas (PMOs) as functional nanomaterials based on the skeleton of lysine were synthesised by the co-condensation of lysine-bridged organosilicane (Lys-BOS) and tetraethyl orthosilicate in acidic medium using P123 as template. Furthermore, a large content of Lys-BOS was incorporated into the silica framework. Amino acid organosilicane (Lys-BOS) was first prepared by the multi-step reaction between traditional orgnaosilicane [(3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane] and carboxyl protected lysine. The small-angle X-ray diffraction and N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms indicate that these PMO materials still retain ordered mesostructure in the high molar concentration of Lys-BOS. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy confirms that lysine is incorporated in the framework of the PMO materials.