Synthesis of Porous Hybrid Materials based on Layered Silicates: Functional Intercalates, Separation, and Catalysis (A06)

• Subject Area: Solid State and Surface Chemistry, Material Synthesis ; Inorganic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation ; Organic Molecular Chemistry - Synthesis and Characterisation
• Term: from 2009 to 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 79971943

An optimized melt synthesis of a charge homogenous hectorite allows for fundamental insights into the process of swelling and provides various ways for the functionalization of internal and external surfaces. A general procedure based on osmotic swelling of 1D-heterostructures makes double stacks and Janus-type platelets accessible. Intercalation of spacers (pillars, nanoparticles) creates micropores materials for gas separation and catalysis. This project explores the application of functionalized colloidal layered silicates derived from various methods of structuring.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 840: From Particulate Nanosystems to Mesotechnology
• Applicant Institution: Universität Bayreuth
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Josef Breu; Professor Dr. Rainer Schobert