A method for the synthesis of high quality large crystal MCM-41

Abstract

Preparation of large crystal MCM-41 has been achieved by using calcined small crystallite MCM-41 as seeds in a multistage synthesis method. The possible formation mechanism is discussed. We believe that the newly discovered method is particularly important in making high quality thin films of mesoporous materials.

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