Preparation of zeolite A membranes by microwave heating

Yu Han, Hao Ma, Shilin Qiu, Feng Shou Xiao*

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Abstract

Molecular sieve membranes consisting of NaA zeolite crystals have been successfully synthesized on symbol α-Al2O3 substrate by means of microwave heating. In this way, the reaction time is greatly reduced to only 15-20min and the membranes obtained are very stable and dense. Moreover, the thickness of the membranes can be easily controlled by varying the amount of the reaction mixture. To study the formation process of the membranes, the samples in various reaction stages have been characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)321-326
Number of pages6
JournalMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials
Volume30
Issue number2-3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1999
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Microwave heating
  • Molecular sieves
  • Scanning electron microscopy
  • X-ray diffraction
  • Zeolite A membranes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials

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