Framework Stability of Nanocrystalline NaY in Aqueous Solution at Varying pH
Nanocrystalline zeolites (with crystal sizes of less than 50 nm) are versatile, porous nanomaterials with potential applications in a broad range of areas including bifunctional catalysis, drug delivery, environmental protection, and sensing, to name a few. The characterization of the properties of nanocrystalline zeolites on a fundamental level is critical to the realization of these innovative applications. Nanocrystalline zeolites have unique surface chemistry that is distinct from conventional microcrystalline zeolite materials and that will result in novel applications. In the proposed work, magnetic resonance techniques (solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)) will be used to elucidate the structure and reactivity of nanocrystalline zeolites and to motivate bifunctional applications. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations will enhance data interpretation through chemical shift, quadrupole coupling constant, g-value and hyperfine calculations.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States). Environmental Molecular Sciences Lab. (EMSL)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1001490
- Journal Information:
- Langmuir, 26(9):6695-6701, Vol. 26, Issue 9; ISSN 0743-7463
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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