Faceted single crystals of mesoporous silica SBA-16 from a ternary surfactant system: Surface roughening model

Bi Chang Chen, Man Chien Chao, Hong Ping Lin, Chung Yuan Mou

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Abstract

We have synthesized mesoporous silica SBA-16 at room temperature and low pH condition by using the surfactant system C8TMAB/SDS/F127 as template. Faceted single crystals of rhombdodecahedron form can be obtained under well-controlled conditions. Synthetic factors in controlling the morphology, including stirring, water content, the ionic surfactants and acidity are explored. A schematic theory for the formation of the equilibrium crystal structure based on surface roughening transition is proposed to explain the formation of faceted single crystal.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)241-249
Number of pages9
JournalMicroporous and Mesoporous Materials
Volume81
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 6 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • F127
  • Faceted crystal
  • Mesoporous
  • Molecular sieves
  • SBA-16
  • Surface roughening

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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