Comparative study on pore structures of mesoporous ZSM-5 from resorcinol-formaldehyde aerogel and carbon aerogel templating

J Phys Chem B. 2005 Jan 13;109(1):194-9. doi: 10.1021/jp0464167.

Abstract

Resorcinol-formaldehyde aerogels and carbon aerogels of different mesoporosities have been used as templates for preparing bimodal zeolites of mesopores. Samples were thoroughly characterized with X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, N(2) adsorption at 77 K, as well as FT-IR spectroscopy and (29)Si nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The mesoporous ZSM-5 zeolites have additional mesopores of 9-25 nm in widths and 0.07-0.2 cm(3)/g in volumes, besides their perfect inherent micropores. Experimental results show the mesoporous systems of the finally obtained zeolites can be influenced by proper preparation of resorcinol-formaldehyde aerogels and carbon aerogels through solution chemistry. Consequently, zeolites of tunable mesoporosities can be prepared with this unique methodology.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Formaldehyde / chemistry*
  • Gels / chemistry
  • Particle Size
  • Porosity
  • Resorcinols / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties
  • Zeolites / chemistry*

Substances

  • Gels
  • Resorcinols
  • Zeolites
  • Formaldehyde
  • Carbon
  • resorcinol