The Synthesis of Mesoporous Sio2/Tio2 Composite Particles by Sol-Gel Method and Effect of Hexane on its Structural Properties

Fatehi Peikani H,Salehtash F

doi:10.4172/2155-9538.1000179

Abstract

Due to their unique properties such as high surface area, uniform and adjustable pore structure, and permeability of various molecules within and on their surface, mesoporous materials have become of interest in various fields including electronics, separation, catalysis, medical applications such as implant coatings and drug delivery. Mesoporous SiO2 / TiO2 particles were synthesized by sol-gel method using various amounts of surfactant cetyl tri methyl ammonium bromide (CTAB) as structure directing agent under acidic condition; moreover, hexane was applied as a swelling agent. The samples were investigated using XRD, SEM, FTIR, SEM and N2 adsorption-desorption analyses, in addition, the incremental effect of surfactant and hexane were examined. The results obtained from the analysis clarified that an increase in amount of surfactant will lead to an increase in surface area, pore size and pore volume. Additionally, with adding hexane to the constant amount of surfactant; the results showed an increase in surface area, pore size and pore volume while order of the structure was maintained.

Highlights

Mesoporous materials were presented first with successful synthesis of mesoporous silica by Mobile Company in 1992
The results obtained from the analysis suggest that the presence of hexane does not influence ordering of the structure and our mesoporous structure has maintained its order to a high degree
EDS analysis was used in order to evaluate the elements in synthesized powders and the only observed elements in the synthetic powders include silicon, titanium and oxygen

Summary

Introduction

Mesoporous materials were presented first with successful synthesis of mesoporous silica by Mobile Company in 1992. The surface area, pores size, and pores volume in samples were measured using N2 adsorption-desorption analysis and the results obtained were investigated. 48.5 ml deionized water and 7.2 ml alcohol were mixed together using stirrer and the amounts of CTAB were added to it and they were slowly stirred to obtain a fully clear solution.

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