title: Zeolite synthesis in hydrated silicate ionic liquids.
abstract: Hydrated alkali silicate ionic liquids (HSIL) were prepared by hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) in alkali hydroxide-water mixtures, inducing coacervation and phase separation. The resulting optically clear, homogenous silicate ionic liquid offers exceptional potential for monitoring zeolite crystallisation. This enhanced synthesis route provides access to analysis of speciation, mechanistic details of zeolite formation, and brings organic-template-free zeolite synthesis by design within reach.
authors.affiliation: Centrum voor Oppervlaktechemie en Katalyse, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, bus 2461, 3001, Heverlee, Belgium. francis.taulelle@uvsq.fr francis.taulelle@biw.kuleuven.be.
authors.forename: Leen
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: van Tendeloo
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Haouas
authors.forename: Johan A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Martens
authors.forename: C E A
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Kirschhock
authors.forename: Eric
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Breynaert
authors.forename: Francis
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Taulelle