A zeolite crystallisation model confirmed by <i>in situ</i> observation
Nick Pellens, Nikolaus Doppelhammer, Karel Asselman, Barbara Thijs, Bernhard Jakoby, Erwin K. Reichel, Françis Taulelle, Johan A. Martens, Eric Breynaert, Christine E. A. Kirschhock
Abstract
a multi-step mechanism, involving an initial reversible surface condensation of a growth unit, followed by incorporation of that unit into the growing crystal. The first step is governed by the liquid phase concentration and surface energy, while the final step shows a correlation to the mobility of the cation involved.
Topics & Concepts
ZeoliteCrystallizationNucleationSilicateCrystal growthMaterials scienceChemical engineeringCrystal (programming language)Chemical physicsIonic bondingCondensationChemistryThermodynamicsCrystallographyCatalysisIonOrganic chemistryComputer sciencePhysicsProgramming languageEngineeringZeolite Catalysis and SynthesisIonic liquids properties and applicationsMesoporous Materials and Catalysis