Stability of MCM-48 in aqueous solution as a function of pH

A. Doyle, B. K. Hodnett

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Abstract

The stability of MCM-48 was investigated as a function of pH. The material was treated with aqueous solutions of varying pH and the stability was determined by comparison with the untreated MCM-48. In acidic conditions of pH<5.4, the MCM-48 structure was stable and the BET surface area remained high (>1000 m2g-1), while the mean pore diameter decreased by approximately 20%. In neutral conditions, this phase was completely removed, characterised by the absence of an X-ray diffraction pattern and a dramatic reduction in surface area to 450 m2g-1 at pH 6.9. Treatment at pH 9.1 caused a transformation to a poorly ordered material, while further increased basic conditions caused significant structural collapse.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-57
Number of pages5
JournalMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials
Volume63
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Sep 2003

Keywords

  • Aqueous stability
  • MCM-48
  • Mesoporous
  • PH

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