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Abstract

Introduction

ZSM-5 with mesopores (mesoZSM-5) was prepared using a hydrothermal method. The samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and nitrogen adsorption/desorption at 77 K. The materials were then evaluated for the adsorption of bulk rhodamine B dye from aqueous solution.

Methods

ZSM-5 with mesopores (mesoZSM-5) was prepared using a hydrothermal method. The samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and nitrogen adsorption/desorption at 77 K. The materials were evaluated for the adsorption of rhodamine B dye molecules from aqueous solution.

Results

The prepared mesoZSM-5 was highly crystalline and contained mesopores primarily 15-50 nm in diameter. The material exhibited enhanced adsorption of rhodamine B dye, with a capacity 5.7 times higher than that of conventional ZSM-5.

Discussion

MesoZSM-5 maintained an MFI topology and high mesoporosity. The presence of mesopores addressed the issue of blockage during the diffusion and transport of bulk molecules such as rhodamine B dye.

Conclusion

MesoZSM-5 was successfully prepared using a hydrothermal method. The enhanced adsorption of rhodamine B dye demonstrated the critical role of mesopores in facilitating bulk molecular reactions and adsorption activities in zeolites.

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Enhanced Removal of Rhodamine B Dye from Aqueous Solution byAdsorption Using ZSM-5 Mesopores
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Keywords: mesopore ; mesoporosity ; MFI topology ; Adsorption ; ZSM-5 ; micropore ; rhodamine B

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