Fundamental crystal growth mechanism in zeolite L revealed by atomic force microscopy

Rhea Brent, Michael W. Anderson

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    Abstract

    Scratching the surface: Atomic force microscopy has been utilized to study the surface of zeolite L (see AFM image of the hexgonal face of a crystal). Correlations between nanometer high features and the structural units have been determined, with the smallest unit protruding from the surface corresponding to a single cancrinite cage. The mechanism by which growth units attach depends on the crystallographic face. (Figure Presented). © 2008 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)5327-5330
    Number of pages3
    JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
    Volume47
    Issue number29
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Jul 2008

    Keywords

    • Atomic force microscopy
    • Crystal growth
    • Habit control
    • Surface chemistry
    • Zeolites

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