Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal Properties

A simple method of forming ultra-thin chrysotile nanotubes was developed. A solution of MgCl 2 and NaOH was treated hydrothermally in the presence of silica or silicate glasses. The thinnest tubular particles, containing pores with an inner diameter of 8–10 nm, an outer diameter of ca. 15 nm and len...

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Main Authors: Shigeharu Kittaka, Tomoko Matsuda, Keisuke Yamaguchi, Akio Yamashita
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Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2006-09-01
Series:Adsorption Science & Technology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1260/026361706780810276
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description A simple method of forming ultra-thin chrysotile nanotubes was developed. A solution of MgCl 2 and NaOH was treated hydrothermally in the presence of silica or silicate glasses. The thinnest tubular particles, containing pores with an inner diameter of 8–10 nm, an outer diameter of ca. 15 nm and length ca. 150 nm, were formed in the Mg-rich systems. As the NaOH content in the system was increased, the wall thickness increased while the outer diameter was unchanged, i.e. the inner pore size decreased. Newly formed chrysotile decomposed at ca. 500°C, i.e. between the corresponding temperatures for Mg(OH) 2 (350°C) and natural chrysotile (600°C). The mesoporosity of the nanotubes was confirmed by the appearance of hysteresis loops in both nitrogen adsorption and water vapour adsorption measurements. Heat treatment led to a narrowing of the pore edges and brought about the sealing of the tube ends. Nitrogen and water adsorption measurements were also performed to analyze the effect of heat treatment on the porous structure and the condensed phases in the pores.
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spelling doaj-art-cf00dc0a47f44e289322a88a27d57ea12025-01-03T01:24:46ZengSAGE PublishingAdsorption Science & Technology0263-61742048-40382006-09-012410.1260/026361706780810276Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal PropertiesShigeharu KittakaTomoko MatsudaKeisuke YamaguchiAkio YamashitaA simple method of forming ultra-thin chrysotile nanotubes was developed. A solution of MgCl 2 and NaOH was treated hydrothermally in the presence of silica or silicate glasses. The thinnest tubular particles, containing pores with an inner diameter of 8–10 nm, an outer diameter of ca. 15 nm and length ca. 150 nm, were formed in the Mg-rich systems. As the NaOH content in the system was increased, the wall thickness increased while the outer diameter was unchanged, i.e. the inner pore size decreased. Newly formed chrysotile decomposed at ca. 500°C, i.e. between the corresponding temperatures for Mg(OH) 2 (350°C) and natural chrysotile (600°C). The mesoporosity of the nanotubes was confirmed by the appearance of hysteresis loops in both nitrogen adsorption and water vapour adsorption measurements. Heat treatment led to a narrowing of the pore edges and brought about the sealing of the tube ends. Nitrogen and water adsorption measurements were also performed to analyze the effect of heat treatment on the porous structure and the condensed phases in the pores.https://doi.org/10.1260/026361706780810276
spellingShingle Shigeharu Kittaka
Tomoko Matsuda
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Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal Properties
Adsorption Science & Technology
title Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal Properties
title_full Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal Properties
title_fullStr Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal Properties
title_full_unstemmed Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal Properties
title_short Formation of Ultra-Thin Nanotubular Chrysotile Particles and Their Thermal Properties
title_sort formation of ultra thin nanotubular chrysotile particles and their thermal properties
url https://doi.org/10.1260/026361706780810276
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