ISSN:
1573-4846
Keywords:
polymeric sol
;
microporous silica
;
membranes
;
N2-adsorption
;
fractals
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Silica sols have been prepared in an alcoholic solution by hydrolysis and condensation of TEOS (tetra-ethyl-ortho-silicate) molecules as a function of water and nitric acid concentration. The polymers are intended as precursors for ceramic, gas separation membranes. These molecules show fractal behavior as determined by SAXS (Small Angle X-ray Scattering). Microporosity of dried and calcined silica polymers is determined by N2-adsorption at 77 K. Fractal dimension and porosity increase with increasing acid concentration. Both the sol structure and the drying kinetics determine the porosity values. N2-adsorption isotherms are not very suitable for the determination of pore size distributions of microporous silica.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018385807541
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