Ruthenium nanoparticles supported on mesoporous MCM-41 as an efficient and reusable catalyst for selective oxidation of arenes under ultrasound irradiation

Mesoporous MCM-41 was used as a support for the uniform dispersion of ruthenium nanoparticles having an average particle size of 5 nm.The obtained nanocomposite,MCM-41-Ru,was characterized using inductively coupled plasma,transmission electron microscopy,energy dispersive X-ray analysis,X-ray diffraction,and BET surface area measurements.The material was employed as an efficient and recyclable catalyst in the ultrasound-assisted oxidation of arenes.It was observed that ultrasound irradiation in combination with KBrO3 as the oxidant,in the presence of MCM-41-Ru nanoparticles,accelerates the oxidation reaction to afford the desired products in good yields.The recovered catalyst retained activity for successive runs,with a continuous change in the nature of its active sites.

Thin Film of Mesoporous MCM-41 Grown on Indium-Tin-Oxide Glass Substrate

From a basic solution containing celyltrimethylammonium cations as the template, thin film of mesoporous MCM-41 has been grown on the surface of a pre-treated indium-tin-oxide conducting glass substrate. The channel axis of the film is oriented parallel with the surface plane of the substrate, and the film is stable after careful removal of template in vacuum.

Microwave radiation one-pot synthesis of chloropropyl-functionalized mesoporous MCM-41

Chloropropyl-functionalized mesoporous MCM-41（MCM-41-（CH2）3Cl） was synthesized in alkaline medium by the microwave radiation one-pot method, using cetyltrimethy-lammoniumbromide （CTAB） as novel template, tetraethoxysilane （TEOS） as silica source, and chloropropyltriethoxysilane （C1PTES） as the coupling agent. The microstructure of MCM-41-（CH2）3Cl was characterized by the means of X-ray diffraction （XRD）, nitrogen absorption-desorption, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FT-IR）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and transmission electron microscopy （TEM）. The results show that a successful synthesis of MCM-41-（CH2）3Cl with well structure is obtained. The optimal microwave power is 120 W and the best microwave time is 50 rain. The dosage of chloropropyltriethoxysilane on the structure of chloropropyl-functionalzed MCM-41 was also investigated. It is found that the chloropropyltriethoxysilane volume between 0.8 mL and 1.6 mL is favorable for the formation of highly ordered MCM-41-（CH2）3Cl mesostructure.

Removal of Fluoride from Water Using Mesoporous MCM-41: An Optimization Approach Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

Fluoride above 1.5 mg·L-1 is injurious to health. Removal of fluoride from water using mesoporous MCM-41 as a strong adsorbent material has been attempted. Characterization using transmission electron microscopic study of calcined MCM-41 showed the regular hexagonal array of mesoporous channels with an average size of 20 nm and the surface area (BET study) of 1306.96 m2·g-1. The average pore size of the particles was found to be 14.21 nm. A study on the effect of contact time on the removal of fluoride revealed that more than 85% uptake of fluoride onto MCM-41 was achieved at a contact time of 120 min. From the Langmuir adsorption study, the maximum sorption capacity of fluoride was found to be 63.05 mg/g at 301 K. From the thermodynamic study, the +ΔHo value of 2.29 kJ·mol-1 indicated the endothermic nature of the removal process. Application of Response Surface Model suggested that 77.88% of fluoride removal can be achieved at fluoride concentration of 10 mg·L-1, pH (6.3), and contact time of 120 min.

Efficient preparation of Zr(Ⅳ)-salen grafted mesoporous MCM-41catalyst for chemoselective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides and Knoevenagel condensation reactions

Zr（IV）-salen-MCM-41 was prepared by reaction of NH2-MCM-41 with salicylaldehyde to afford Schiff base ligands. Thereafter, ZrOCh.SH2O was reacted with the Schiff base ligands for complex formation. The structural properties of the synthesized materials were investigated by a number of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction, N2 sorption-desorption, thermogravimetric analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscpopy, and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Catalytic studies of the mesoporous materials functionalized with Zr（IV）-Schiff base complexes were investigated and extended to selective oxida- tion of sulfides to sulfoxides and the Knoevenagel condensation reactions of aldehydes with malo- nonitriles and ethyl cyanoacetate. Additionally, catalyst recycling of the Zr-salen-MCM-41 materials was also studied.

Large Pore Mesoporous MCM-41 Templated from Cetyltriethylammonium Bromide

Following hydrothermal synthesis process, MCM-41 was synthesized by using cetyltriethylammonium bromide as templating agent. The experimental results showed that MCM-41 with pore diameter in the range of 4-7 nm can be obtained by adjusting nsurf/nsi. It was proved that cetyltriethylammonium bromide is an effective templating agent for increasing pore diameter of molecular sieve MCM-41.

Effect of inductively coupled plasma surface treatment on silica gel and mesoporous MCM-41 particles

Silica gel and MCM-41 synthesized mesoporous materials were treated with either oxygen（O_2）,hexamethyldisiloxane（HMDSO） and organic vapors like ethanol（Et OH）,and acrylonitrile（AN）inductive plasma.The radiofrequency power for the modification was fixed to 120 W and30 min,assuring a high degree of organic ionization energy in the plasma.The surface properties were studied by infrared spectroscopy（FTIR）,scanning electron microscopy,x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering technique was used for characterizing size distributions.When the silica and MCM-41 particles were modified by AN and HMDSO plasma gases,the surface morphology of the particles was changed,presenting another color,size or shape.In contrast,the treatments of oxygen and Et OH did not affect the surface morphology of both particles,but increased the oxygen content at the surface bigger than the AN and HMDSO plasma treatments.In this study,we investigated the influence of different plasma treatments on changes in morphology and the chemical composition of the modified particles which render them a possible new adsorbent for utilization in sorptive extraction techniques for polar compounds.

Preparation and Spectroscopic Properties of Tris (2, 2′-bipyridine)ruthenium(Ⅱ)Loaded in Siliceous Mesoporous MCM-41

[Ru (bpy)_3]^(2+)/MCM-41 composite material obtained by loading tris(2, 2' - bipyridine)ruthenium(Ⅱ) ([Ru (bpy)_3]^(2+) ) in siliceous mesoporous MCM-41 was characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, UV-Vis absorption and emission spectroscopies. The absorption spectrum of [Ru(bpy)_3]^(2+) /MCM-41 is similar to that of [Ru (bpy)_3]^(2+) aqueous solution, whereas its emission spectrum exhibits hypsochromic shift compared to the solution spectrum. On the other hand, the peak position of the emission spectrum of [Ru(bpy)_3]^(2+)/MCM-41 shifts towards longer wavelength when the loading amount increases.

在极浓体系中合成中孔(MESOPOROUS)Si-MCM-41分子筛及其性质

由无定形凝胶体系Ｎａ２Ｏ－ＳｉＯ２－ＣＴＡＢ（十六烷基三甲基溴化铵）－Ｈ２Ｏ，在控制Ｈ２Ｏ／Ｓｉ≤５．０的极浓条件下，研究了Ｓｉ－ＭＣＭ－４１分子筛的合成条件。在Ｈ２Ｏ／Ｓｉ＝１．０－５．０，ＣＴＡＢ／Ｓｉ＝０．０１２５－０．１２５；Ｎａ／Ｓｉ＝０．０５－０．１５时，均可合成Ｓｉ－ＭＣＭ－４１分子筛。该体系特点是ＣＴＡＢ消耗明显降低。ＸＲＤ、ＳＥＭ、ＴＧ－ＤＴＡ和Ｎ２吸附性质表征了合成的ＭＣＭ－４１分子筛，证明本法合成产物具有典型的ＭＣＭ－４１分子筛特性。

Synthesis of Ln-doped MCM-41 mesoporous materials and their catalytic performance in oxidation of styrene

Using cetyl-trimethyl-ammonium bromide （CTMAB） as the template agent and tetraethylorthosilicate （TEOS） as the silica source, the MCM-41 mesoporous materials were synthesized with La or Ce incorporated in the framework under hydrothermal conditions. The structure and the state of La or Ce were investigated through the analyses of XRD, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, FT-IR, and UV-Vis. XRD and N2 adsorption-desorption results showed that Ln-MCM-41 exhibited the loss of the lattice ordering of the MCM-41 construct, and larger unit cell parameter and pore diameter than pure silica MCM-41. The FT-IR and UV-Vis results indicated the presence of isolated tetra-coordinated La or Ce ions in the framework and other Ln species dispersed highly on the Ln-MCM-41 surface simultaneously. Furthermore, their catalytic behaviors in the oxidation of styrene were studied using H2O2 as the oxidant. The La-MCM-41 catalysts exhibited high reactivity and the reactivity increased with the increase of the La content in the La-MCM-41 samples. On the contrary, Ce-MCM-41 catalysts showed low reactivity in the oxidation of styrene and the conversion of styrene decreased with the increase of the Ce content in the Ce-MCM-41 samples.

Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Materials MCM-41 Incorporated by Yttrium, Neodymium and Samarium

Using cetyl-trimethyl-ammonium bromide （CTMAB） as template and tetraethylortho-silicate （TEOS） as silica source, the MCM-41 mesoporous materials incorporated in framework by Y, Nd and Sm were synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis method. The structure, morphology of materials and the state of Y, Nd, Sm in materials were investigated by means of XRD, nitrogen adsorption-desorption, SEM, IR spectrometry, TG-DTA. The XRD results indicate that the samples possess the mesoporous MCM-41 structures with ordered hexagonal arrangements. Y, Nd and Sm ions can get into the framework of mesoporous materials. Nitrogen adsorption desorption isotherms show that the samples have typical mesopores characteristics. SEM micrographs reveal that incorporated sampies show a spherical morphology and the diameters are averagely 0. l0 to 0.15 μm. In IR spectrum of samples, there are the feature adsorption peaks about Si-O-Ln（Ln=Y, Sm, Nd）at 960-985 cm^-1, which affirm that Y, Nd, Sm ions locate in the framework of several mesoporous materials. Results from TG-DTA analysis suggest that two different template sorption sites exist in the framework of YMCM-41, SmMCM-41, NdMCM-41, which powerfully proves that the presence of Y, Nd and Sm in Si framework of the materials.

Preparation and Properties of Zirconium Hydrideon the surface of MCM-41 Mesoporous Molecular Sieves

Zirconium monohydride bonded to the framework oxygen of MCM-41 surface was prepared by the reaction of tetraneopentyl zirconium with MCM-41 surface hydroxyl groups, followed by the hydrogenolysis of the resulted product. The surface hydride was characterized by using infrared spectroscopy, solid-state NMR, elemental analysis, gas-phase chromatography and chemical probing reaction. It was shown that this surface species is stable below 150 ’C and can catalytically crack alkanes into methane and ethane at 100 .

Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Silicon Oxynitride MCM-41 with High Nitrogen Content

Mesoporous silicon oxynitrides MCM-41 were synthesized successfully. The resulting materials not only have high nitrogen contents and good structural characteristics of MCM-41 (high surface area, narrow pore size distribution and good order), but also are amorphous. The composition and structure of the materials were investigated by CNH element analysis, XPS, Si MAS NMR, XRD, HRTEM and N-2 sorption, respectively. Mesoporous silicon oxynitrides MCM-41 with a high nitrogen content are still non-crystal (amorphous).

Formation at low surfactant concentrations and characterization of mesoporous MCM-41

At low concentrations of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide,all silica-based mesoporous materials with hexagonal phase have been synthesized via interactions between self-assembled surfactant molecule aggregates and aniomc silicate polymers.The resulting materials are characterized by XRD,FT-IR,solid state 29Si MAS NMR,thermal analysis and N2 adsorption-desorption measurements.After soluble ions are removed,the interactors between surfactant micelles and silicate polymers are reorganized and then form mesostructures 1 he hexagonal framework is sonsistent with amorphous silica gel.The structures of materials depend on the synthesis conditions Hydrothermal process improves the interactions between molecules and increases the degree of framework silicon atom polymerization The.surface area and the mesopore volume of the material prepared at 100℃ increase by 87% and 71 %,respectively,compared with those obtained at room temperature.

A Novel Method for the Synthesis of Mesoporous Molecular Sieve MCM-41

Using glycerol, glycol and water as solvent, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) as template, tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as silica source, ethylenediamine (EDA) as base source, mesoporous molecular sieve MCM-41 has been synthesized at room temperature, characterized by X-ray power diffraction and N2 adsorption. Compared with the samples synthesized by glycol and water, the samples synthesized by glycerol have larger pore diameter and high surface areas. Thus glycerol is an efficient solvent for preparing larger pore mesoporous MCM-41.

A catalysis study of mesoporous MCM-41 supported Schiff base and CuSO_4·5H_2O in a highly regioselective synthesis of 4-thiazolidinone derivatives from cyclocondensation of mercaptoacetic acid

Mesoporous MCM-41 supported Schiff base and Cu SO4· 5H2 O shows high catalytic activity in the cyclocondensation of mercaptoacetic acid with imines（or aldehydes and amines） to afford pharmaceutically important thiazolidinone derivatives. The catalytic reactions involving twocomponents or three-components afforded the desired product in high yields（up to 98% and 99%）.Moreover, the catalyst works well with respect to recyclability, giving the product in 85% and 83% yields after recycling six times.

Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous Materials MCM-41 Incorporated by Yttrium, Neodymium and Samarium

Using cetyl-trimethyl-ammonium bromide （CTMAB） as template agent and tetraethylorthosilicate （TEOS） as silica Source, the MCM-41 mesoporous materials were synthesized with Y, Nd and Sm incorporated in the framework under hydrothermal conditions. The structure and the micro-morphology of the materials and the state of Y, Nd and Sm were investigated through the analyses of XRD, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherm, SEM, IR and TG-DTA. The XRD resuits indicate that the synthetic samples are of typical structure of mesoporous MCM-41 with ordered hexagonal arrangements, and Y, Nd and Sm can be incorporated into the framework of these mesoporous materials. Nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms show that the samples possess the typical mesopores character. SEM micrographs reveal that the incorporated samples show a well-defined spherical morphology with the diameter ranging 0.10 - 0.15μm. The occurrence of two different template sorption sites in the framework as revealed by TG-DTA analysis further suggests the presence of Y, Nd and Sm in siliceous framework.

Synthesis of Mesoporous Molecular Sieve MCM-41 in Extremely Dense System

Mesoporous molecular sieve MCM-41 has been synthesized in the extremely dense system (with H2O/Si<10) and characterized by XRD, N-2 adsorption isotherm as well as probe reactions of cracking of cumene and isomerization of o-xylene.

Facile H2O2 Hydrothermal Synthesis of Bimodal Mesoporous Silica MCM-48 Spheres

The ordered bimodal mesoporous silica MCM-48 spheres were facile synthesized by mild- temperature post-synthesis H2O2 hydrothermal treatment of as-synthesized MCM-48. The results showed that H2O2 is indispensable for simultaneously removing organic templates and forming ordered bimodal mesoporous silica MCM-48 spheres. The bimodal mesoporous MCM-48 was characterized by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron micrographs, FT-IR, and N2 adsorption-desorption, and a possible mechanism was proposed for the formation of bimodal mesoporous MCM-48.

中性条件Fe/Cu-MCM-41光催化活化H_(2)O_(2)/PDS的构-效关系

本文在室温下制备了Fe-MCM-41和Cu-MCM-41,利用XRD、BET、SEM和TEM等手段对催化剂进行了表征.选取金橙Ⅱ为探针分子、H_(2)O_(2)和PDS作为氧化剂,构建了多相光催化氧化体系,研究中性条件下Fe-MCM-41和Cu-MCM-41光催化活化H_(2)O_(2)和PDS的构-效关系.结果表明,Fe-MCM-41为同晶替换型催化剂,Cu-MCM-41为同晶替换和CuO孤岛共存型催化剂.中性条件下,H_(2)O_(2)受空间位阻和电性排斥影响小,能被Fe-MCM-41孔道内外铁离子高效光催化产生·OH,但难以被Cu-MCM-41中同晶替换和孤岛的铜离子高效光催化;PDS由于受到空间位阻和电性排斥的影响,难以进入Fe-MCM-41和Cu-MCM-41孔道之中,但Cu-MCM-41表面和孤岛上的铜离子能高效光催化PDS产生^(1)O_(2)和SO_(4)^(−·)·UV+H_(2)O_(2)体系中加入Fe-MCM-41,金橙Ⅱ的脱色速率提升了52.9%,反应180 min时体系矿化率从43%提高到了57%;UV+PDS体系中加入Cu-MCM-41,金橙Ⅱ的脱色速率提升了38.7%,反应180 min时体系矿化率从48%提高到了76%.本研究为介孔分子筛光催化剂的开发利用提供理论依据.