Modification of [M]-MSU-X mesoporous silicate pore morphology by post-synthesis treatment

Abstract

[M]-MSU-X mesoporous silicates prepared from selected low concentration non-ionic polyethylene oxide surfactants have been subjected to post synthesis hydrothermal treatment which significantly modifies the pore morphologies forming stable hexagonal or lamellar structures through an internal dissolution-redirection mechanism.

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