The kinetics study of SAPO-34 crystallization from a gel containing morpholine as a structure directing agent (SDA) was investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns in order to determine the kinetics parameters, i.e. induction times, rate constants, frequency factors, and activation energies for the induction and growth stages. The kinetics data of growth period were determined by using the Avrami-Erofeev nucleation growth model. SAPO-34 molecular sieves were synthesized by using both sonochemical-assisted hydrothermal and conventional hydrothermal heating at temperatures of 180, 200, and 220 °C to elucidate the influence of crystallization method on the crystallization kinetics of SAPO-34. The activation energy values indicated that the crystal growth mechanism was enhanced for samples synthesized sonochemically, whereas the induction energy was not greatly affected by using sonication process. Also, the kinetic compensation effect (KCE) was considered in order to obtain the isokinetic temperature.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ultsonch.2015.10.011DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

crystallization kinetics
8
kinetics
5
investigation crystallization
4
kinetics zeotype
4
sapo-34
4
zeotype sapo-34
4
sapo-34 crystals
4
crystals synthesized
4
synthesized hydrothermal
4
hydrothermal sonochemical
4

Similar Publications

Spectroscopic Manifestation of a Weak van der Waals Interaction Between -Stilbene and Hexagonal Boron Nitride Surface.

Langmuir

March 2025

Department of Information and Electrical Engineering and Applied Mathematics, University of Salerno, via Giovanni Paolo II 132, Fisciano, Salerno 84084, Italy.

The interaction between organic molecules and nanomaterials leads to complexation or the functionalization of later and modification of their properties, which are promising for electronics, terahertz technology, photonics, medical imaging, drug delivery, and other applications. Based on theoretical and experimental (THz, Raman, and fluorescence spectroscopy) studies, we analyzed the main spectroscopic characteristics of a weakly bound van der Waals complex of -stilbene (TS) molecule and hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). Raman scattering was demonstrated to be the most effective tool to confirm complex formation, exhibiting blue-shifted TS fingerprint lines in the TS + hBN Raman spectrum with respect to the spectra of pure TS or BN.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The instant crystallization of semi-crystalline polymers has become possible following the recent advances in Fast Scanning Calorimetry (FSC) and enables us to make a bridge between the time scale available experimentally with those accessible with computer simulations. Although the FSC observations have provided new information on the crystallization kinetics and evolution of the crystals, the molecular details on the chain exchange events between the ordered and disordered domains of crystals have remained elusive. Using molecular dynamics simulations, we examined the detailed chain dynamics and thermodynamics of polyamide 6 (PA6) system under two heating treatments: (i) quenching PA6 melt deeply below the melting temperature Tm and (ii) annealing the resulting quenched system to a temperature close to Tm.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising templates and precursors that can be converted to a series of functional materials. Probing the dynamic conversion processes within individual MOF crystal particles in real-time is key to understanding the structure-activity relationship, but this remains challenging, particularly for anisotropic MOF crystals. Here, using dark-field optical microscopy, we visually image and quantify the dynamic oxidation conversion of a single bismuth-based metal-organic framework (Bi-MOF) into bismuth oxides by NaClO.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Remediation of the cationic dye Crystal Violet using leaf biomass.

Int J Phytoremediation

March 2025

Microbial Biotechnology and Bioactive Molecules Laboratory, Sciences and Technologies Faculty, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco.

This study evaluates the adsorption capabilities of leaf extract residue for removing Crystal Violet (CV) dye from aqueous solutions. Fourier Transform Infrared analysis revealed diverse functional groups contributing to the material's hydrophilic nature and adsorption potential. Scanning electron microscopy images confirmed a porous, fibrous structure that transformed post-adsorption, indicating successful dye uptake.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Urea electrooxidation offers a cost-effective alternative to water oxidation for energy-saving hydrogen production. However, its practical application is limited by expensive urea reactants and sluggish reaction kinetics. Here, we present an efficient urine electrolysis system for hydrogen production, using cost-free urine as feedstock.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!