Abstract
A desilication protocol using tetramethylammonium hydroxide was applied to zeolite beta. The new route presented here integrates the desilication and ion-exchange post-treatment steps allowing for a subsequent ion-exchange step to be avoided. It is shown that the acidic and highly mesoporous zeolite is obtained directly upon calcination. Thus, careful choice of base and post-treatment conditions lead to the fabrication of a hierarchical meso- and microporous structure with completely retained crystallinity. (
Original language | English |
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Journal | European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 2009 |
Issue number | 9 |
Pages (from-to) | 1194-1198 |
ISSN | 1434-1948 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- Desilication
- Mesoporous materials
- Zeolites
- Ion exchange