Diffusion study by IR micro-imaging of molecular uptake and release on mesoporous zeolites of structure type CHA and LTA

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Contributors

  • Mauricio Rincon Bonilla - , Leipzig University, University of Queensland (Author)
  • Tobias Titze - , Leipzig University (Author)
  • Franz Schmidt - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • Dirk Mehlhorn - , Leipzig University (Author)
  • Christian Chmelik - , Leipzig University (Author)
  • Rustem Valiullin - , Leipzig University (Author)
  • Suresh K. Bhatia - , University of Queensland (Author)
  • Stefan Kaskel - , Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I (Author)
  • Ryong Ryoo - , Institute for Basic Science, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) (Author)
  • Jörg Kärger - , Leipzig University (Author)

Abstract

The presence of mesopores in the interior of microporous particles may significantly improve their transport properties. Complementing previous macroscopic transient sorption experiments and pulsèd field gradient NMR self-diffusion studies with such materials, the present study is dedicated to an in-depth study of molecular uptake and release on the individual particles of mesoporous zeolitic specimens, notably with samples of the narrow-pore structure types, CHA and LTA. The investigations are focused on determining the time constants and functional dependences of uptake and release. They include a systematic variation of the architecture of the mesopores and of the guest molecules under study as well as a comparison of transient uptake with blocked and un-blocked mesopores. In addition to accelerating intracrystalline mass transfer, transport enhancement by mesopores is found to be, possibly, also caused by a reduction of transport resistances on the particle surfaces.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2662-2688
Number of pages27
JournalMaterials
Volume6
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Peer-reviewedYes

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Keywords

  • Diffusion, IR Micro-Imaging, Mesoporous zeolites, NaCaA, Olefins, Paraffins, SAPO-34, Surface barriers

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