Synthesis of SAPO-34 Using Different Combinations of Organic Structure-Directing Agents

The effects of different mixtures of organic structure-directing agents (OSDAs) on the formation of SAPO-34 structure have been investigated. Different OSDAs, namely, triethylamine (TEA), tetraethylammonium hydroxide (TEAOH), and morpholine (Mor) and their combinations were used to synthesize SAPO-3...

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Main Authors: Tuan Doan, Khang Nguyen, Phong Dam, Thanh Huyen Vuong, Minh Thang Le, Huyen Pham Thanh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6197527
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Summary:The effects of different mixtures of organic structure-directing agents (OSDAs) on the formation of SAPO-34 structure have been investigated. Different OSDAs, namely, triethylamine (TEA), tetraethylammonium hydroxide (TEAOH), and morpholine (Mor) and their combinations were used to synthesize SAPO-34 by a hydrothermal method. The template concentration was optimized by eliminating the competing phases to obtain the purest form of SAPO-34 phase. The as-synthesized samples were analyzed by XRD, FE-SEM/EDS, FT-IR, surface area/pore volume measurements, NH3-TPD, TG/DTA, and 29Si NMR MAS. The selection of template notably impacts the crystal size and physicochemical characteristics of as-synthesized SAPO-34. The sample prepared with 3 Mor : 3 TEA : 1 TEAOH exhibited the highest total acidity, smallest crystal size below 3 µm, and high surface area up to 697 m2/g.
ISSN:2090-9063
2090-9071