Abstract
Transition metal incorporated MCM-41 materials were synthesized by careful control of multiple factors affecting the final product quality. Among them, the pH adjustment of the initial synthesis solution of Co-MCM-41 was crucial for the distribution of metallic ions in the silica framework. Higher pH significantly improved the physical structure of Co-MCM-41 and is accompanied by higher porosity. Each pore of Co-MCM-41, at the optimum pH, exhibited a hexagonal pore shaped entrance, not just the usual hexagonal array of pores of approximate circular shape. A mild acid treatment of Co-MCM-41 was a useful technique to remove surface metal oxide, which causes lowering of reduction stability by hydrogen spillover on the surface.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 200-206 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Microporous and Mesoporous Materials |
Volume | 101 |
Issue number | 1-2 SPEC. ISS. |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 19 Apr 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acid treatment
- Co-MCM-41
- Nitrogen physisorption
- Pore shape
- TEM
- XRD