Abstract
The formation process of SBA-15 has been investigated by time resolved TEM, in-situ SAXS/SAXD and in-situ NMR. The synthesis was done at 35 degrees in acidic solution with tetramethylorthosilicate as the silica source and Pluronic P123 as the structure directing amphiphile. The initially formed silica-polymer composite consists of flocs of spherical micelles in a silica matrix. The micelles then coalesce forming rods that eventually pack into the ordered array of which SBA-15 consists.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-74 |
Journal | Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis |
Volume | 156 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Physical Chemistry (including Surface- and Colloid Chemistry)