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Porous materials are of a great interest due to their ability to interact with ions and molecules not only on their surface but throughout their bulk. Porous materials are conventionally used in applications; such as ion exchange, adsorption/separation and in catalysis, exploiting the huge internal surface area of highly ordered porous materials. [1, 2] The ability for these materials to succeed, in a particular field, is dependent greatly upon the uniformity of the shape and size of the pores within the material. However, despite how well we are able to understand the stability of 3-D frameworks in crystalline or polycrystalline zeolites and ZIFs, there still remains major limitations in fully understanding the synthetic mechanisms occurring prior to their formation. [3, 4] Though the syntheses of a wide variety of porous solids are already well established, their formation mechanisms continue to be of great interest to both academic and industrial communities, with the thought that with greater understanding of the formation of these solids can lead to their rational design. By obtaining a better knowledge of the underlying nucleation mechanisms, it can allow for increased predictability of new structures and in addition can reveal valuable information regarding the particle dimensions aiding in controlling particle morphology and size.
Small-angle and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) are ideal techniques for determining morphological changes in-situ, where the shape, size and crystallinity can be followed at a high temporal resolution, and when these techniques are deployed alongside complimentary techniques, such as ex-situ microscopy, a great deal of information on the formation of materials can be obtained. The above-mentioned methodologies were utilised to study the formation of Silicalite-1 from multiple silica sources to obtain a detailed picture of the formation as a whole, including the formation of intermediate species (Image 1 show the in-situ SAXS data collected from the formation of Silicalite-1 from tetraethyl orthosilicate).
In-situ SAXS/WAXS studies were also utilized to observe the formation of ZIF-8 alongside in-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) experiments to probe both the morphological changes, as well as any changes occurring to the local structure during synthesis (Image 2 show the in-situ SAXS data collected from the formation of ZIF-8). These timeresolved in-situ studies have been utilised to follow changes in crystallinity and crystallite size, whilst also providing valuable information on the formation of intermediate species, the nucleation of crystalline ZIFs, and their subsequent growth.
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[1] M E Davis. Nature, 417(6891):813–21, 2002
[2] S T Meek, J A Greathouse, M D Allendorf, Advanced Materials, 23 (2): 249-267, 2011
[3] J Grand, H Awala, CrystEngComm,18 (5): 650–664, 2016
[4] M J V Vleet, T Weng, X Li, J R Schmidt. Chem.Rev.,118 (7): 3681–3721, 2018
The influence of zeolite support materials and their impact on CH4 oxidation activity was studied utilizing Pd supported on H-beta and H-SSZ-13. A correlation between CH4 oxidation activity, Si/Al ratio (SAR), the type of zeolite framework, reduction-oxidation behaviour, and Pd species present was found by combining catalytic activity measurements with a variety of characterization methods (operando XAS, NH3-TPD, SAXS, STEM and NaCl titration). Operando XAS analysis indicated that catalysts with high CH4 oxidation activity experienced rapid transitions between metallic- and oxidized-Pd states when switching between rich and lean conditions. This behaviour was exhibited by catalysts with dispersed Pd particles. By contrast, the formation of ion-exchanged Pd2+ and large Pd particles appeared to have a detrimental effect on the oxidation-reduction behaviour and the conversion of CH4. The formation of ion-exchanged Pd2+ and large Pd particles was limited by using a highly siliceous beta zeolite support with a low capacity for cation exchange. The same effect was also found using a small-pore SSZ-13 zeolite due to the lower mobility of Pd species. It was found that the zeolite support material should be carefully selected so that the well-dispersed Pd particles remain, and the formation of ion-exchanged Pd2+ is minimized.
One-part geopolymers, synthesized from three different silica sources and sodium aluminate, were investigated regarding their microstructure and the evolution of their compressive strength on curing at slightly elevated temperatures. The effect of thermal treatment was studied up to 1000 °C and for the investigation of the chemical durability specific samples were treated with sulfuric acid (H2SO4, pH = 1).
Depending on the silica feedstock, different degrees of reaction were observed. One of the silicas had a significantly higher reactivity. For two of the silicas, significant amounts of zeolites occurred as reaction products besides geopolymeric gel, whereas the more reactive silica source lead to the formation of a rather fully condensed geopolymeric network.
The composites indicated promising behavior on heating in so far as no distinct shrinkage step occurred in the temperature range of dehydration. Up to 400 °C the residual strength of those mixes increased. Above 800 °C the samples underwent new phase formation. After exposure to sulfuric acid (pH 1; 70 d) specimens showed a residual compressive strength of about 77 % of the reference, indicating high acid resistance.
This paper is a case study of complete substitution of sodium-metasilicate in zeolite Na-A synthesis by an electrostatic filterash (FA) arising in high amounts during silane waste incineration process.The silicate abundant FA is a suitable material for reinsertion in zeolite chemistry. This is shown in the presented investigation by the development of a model reaction process at low temperatures (50–60 °C) and short times (1.5–4 h). The experiments were performed under addition of NaAlO2 and variation of the alkalinity and the reaction period. Characterization and fine tuning of the process was mainly done by studying the kinetics of FA digestion and zeolite crystallization by XRD and chemical analyses (ICP-OES) of solutions and solids. It could be shown that pure FA was mostly dissolved (98%) in 8 m NaOH already after 1 h. Addition of NaAlO2 and crystallization for further 60 min under optimized conditions at 50 °C yielded to a suitable product. It consists of zeolite Na-A (92% by mass) beside some hydrosodalite (8% by mass). According to this low temperature short time process this study is a contribution for the development of energy efficient recycling solutions.
This contribution presents the results of structural and compressive strength investigations on cured andhigh-temperature treated silica-based one-part geopolymer-zeolite composites. The specimens weresynthesized from two different silica sources, sodium aluminate and water. The phase content as well asthe compressive strength of the cured composites varied depending on the starting mix-design and thesilica feedstock. Besides geopolymeric gel, A-type zeolites and hydrosodalites were the major reactionproducts. One of the silica feedstocks yielded significantly higher compressive strength (19 MPa), whilethe other one appears to cause less variation in phase content. Strength testing indicated an improvementon heating up to
200–400 °C (28 MPa) followed by a moderate decrease up to 700 °C. Above 700 °C the sys-tems underwent new phase formation and shrinkage (volume decrease) deformations. After exposureat 1000 °C the different mixes consisted of a mix of several stuffed silica phases, almost pure hexago-nal nepheline or amorphous phase. Depending on the mix-design, the onset temperature of the hightemperature phase transformations varied.
Zeolite synthesis was studied using two silica rich filtration residues (FR 1 and FR 2) as Si-source
and sodium aluminate in a direct synthesis at 60°C at strong alkaline conditions (8 M - 16 M NaOH).
In addition to these one-pot syntheses, a two-step process was investigated. Here, an alkaline digestion
of FR at 60°C was followed by gel precipitation with sodium aluminate and gel crystallization
under usual conditions of 80°C - 90°C. The results show that the substitution of chemical
reagent sodium silicate by a waste material like FR as Si-source is possible but requires fine tuning
of the reaction conditions as zeolite crystallization is a process under kinetic control. The
solubility behaviour and impurities of the inserted filtration residues strongly influenced the
course of reaction. Thus zeolites like hydrosodalite or intermediate zeolite between cancrinite
and sodalite, or zeolite NaA or Z-21 in cocrystallization with hydrosodalite could be observed in
the one pot syntheses already in a short time interval between 1 - 4 h depending on the alkalinity.
The two step process yield to zeolites NaA and NaX in very good quality. The reaction process of FR
in both reaction methods was characterized by chemical analyses, X-ray powder diffraction,
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy as well as scanning electron microscopy. Surface area
and water content of selected products were further characterized by the BET-method and by
thermogravimetry. Summing up the results, we can show that zeolite formation from filtration residues
is possible by several reaction procedures as model cases for a re-use of industrial waste
materials. Beside the importance for environmental protection, the reactions are of interest for
zeolite chemistry as the re-use of FR is possible under economically conditions of low energy consumption
at 60°C and short reaction periods.