Faujasite-type films synthesized by seeding

• Thin and continuous Faujasite-type films were synthesized on α-alumina wafers using a seeding technique. Surface modified wafers were seeded with colloidal zeolite Y crystals prior to film growth in a synthesis mixture. The effects of hydrothermal treatment on film thickness, morphology and preferred orientation of the crystals constituting the film were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. During hydrothermal treatment a precipitate formed rapidly, leaving an almost clear solution in the upper part of the reactor. Experiments at 60–100°C were performed with the sample placed in the upper part of the synthesis solution. An increase in the film growth rate with increasing temperature was observed. Adsorbed seeds were shown to be oriented with the {1 1 1} pyramid, parallel to the substrate surface. A change in the orientation with film growth was noted, probably due to the attachment of secondary crystals to the growing film surface. In one experimental series, film growth was effected at the bottom of the tube at 100°C. Faster film growth and multilayered films were obtained. A decrease in the film thickness after prolonged hydrothermal treatment was observed in all experimental series. This is probably due to the dissolution of the film and formation of zeolite P in the synthesis solution. The thicknesses of the films synthesized in this work are in the range of 150–2700 nm. The films are promising candidates for use in membrane applications.

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TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Kemiteknik -- Kemiska processer (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Chemical Engineering -- Chemical Process Engineering (hsv//eng)

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Chemical Technology

Kemisk teknologi

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