Template-free synthesis of TS-1 zeolite film on tubular mullite support

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Abstract

The TS-1 film on tubular mullite support was prepared by secondary growth via template-free route using tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and tetrabutyl orthotitanate (TBOT) as silica and titanium sources. The as-made films were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis). Continuous TS-1 seed layer was bonded tightly to the mullite substrates. After secondary growth in the template-free synthesis solution, intergrown TS-1 zeolite film with the typical MFI-type structure was formed on the outer surface of support. The Si atoms in zeolitic lattice were found to be isomorphously substituted by Ti atoms which existed only in tetrahedral coordination. The thickness of the obtained TS-1 zeolite film was less than 20 μm.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1928-1931
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Surface Science
Volume257
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2011

Keywords

  • Mullite tube
  • Secondary growth
  • TS-1 zeolite film
  • Template-free

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