3D Raman Spectroscopy of Large Zeolite ZSM‐5 Crystals

Abstract: Hydrothermal treatment is a common method used to modify the physicochemical properties of zeolite‐based catalyst materials. It alters the number and type of acid sites through dealumination and increases molecular diffusion by mesopore formation. Steaming also reduces the structural integrity of zeolite frameworks. In this study, Raman microscopy has been used to map large zeolite ZSM‐5 crystals before and after steaming. 3D elemental maps of T−O (T: Al or Si) sites of the zeolite were obtained. The Raman active vibrational bands were determined, which are indicative of (non‐) framework Al, as well as of structural integrity. Zeolite steaming caused the introduction of additional heterogeneities within the zeolite framework. Al migration and the formation of extra‐framework Al species were observed. The described experiments demonstrate the capability of 3D Raman spectroscopy as a valuable tool to obtain information on the spatial distributions of framework elements as well as defects within a zeolite‐based material.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: 3D Raman Spectroscopy of Large Zeolite ZSM‐5 Crystals ; volume:25 ; number:29 ; year:2019 ; pages:7158-7167 ; extent:10 ; Chemistry - a European journal ; 25, Heft 29 (2019), 7158-7167 (gesamt 10)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Attila, Özgün ; King, Helen E. ; Meirer, Florian ; Weckhuysen, Bert M.

Further information

• DOI: 10.1002/chem.201805664
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022073006404510127088
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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