A combined SAXS/WAXS/XAFS setup capable of observing concurrent changes across the nano-to-micrometer size range in inorganic solid crystallization processes.
A novel combined SAXS/WAXS/XAFS setup for studying the self-assembly processes occurring during the crystallization of porous materials, such as ZnAlPO-34, is described. In a single experiment, it has been possible to obtain congruent and time-resolved information on aggregation processes in the synthesis gel, the incorporation process of Zn2+ ions in the framework, and the formation of the crystalline material.
Beale
Andrew M
AM
Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis, Utrecht University, Sorbonnelaan 16, 3584 CA Utrecht, The Netherlands.
van der Eerden
Ad M J
AM
Jacques
Simon D M
SD
Leynaud
Olivier
O
O'Brien
Matthew G
MG
Meneau
Florian
F
Nikitenko
Sergei
S
Bras
Wim
W
Weckhuysen
Bert M
BM