Synthesis of hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite using CTAB interacting with carboxyl-ended organosilane as a mesotemplate?

RSC Advances Pub Date: 2014-03-19 DOI: 10.1039/C3RA46646A

Abstract

A hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite with uniform mesopores has been synthesized by self-assembly of zeolite seeds capped with carboxyl-ended organosilane. The carboxylate anion enhances the inorganic–surfactant interaction and enables the formation of mesopores.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite using CTAB interacting with carboxyl-ended organosilane as a mesotemplate
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