In-situ preparation of hierarchical Beta zeolite by steam- assisted crystallization method using meso-macroporous silica

Abstract

Abstract In this paper, a series of meso-macroporous silica (MMS) were prepared by phase separation, then mic-meso-macroporous Beta zeolite was prepared by steam-assisted crystallization (SAC) method using the meso-macroporous silica as substrate. The factors such as the amount of water, crystallization time, aluminum source, amount of template agent during the SAC method were investigated. Various characterization methods such as BET, XRD, SEM were used to investigate the physical and chemical properties of the prepared materials. The results showed that the meso-macroporous silica could be transformed into Beta zeolite through the SAC method while the macroporous structure was still maintained.