Abstract
The present study reports a simple and inexpensive method for improving the textural properties and stability of γ-alumina by adding crushed sugar cane bagasse to the synthesis gel (highly crystalline bayerite was used as an aluminum source). The influence of bagasse was evaluated by varying the biomass/bayerite ratio from 0.05 to 1 wt%. The presence of bagasse increased both surface area and pore volume up to 2.5-fold and 1.5-fold respectively. In addition, mesopores with a mean diameter of 5 nm were observed, which were further increased to 6 nm using hydrolyzed biomass prior to the synthesis. HRTEM measurements highlighted that the presence of biomass raised the formation of pores by enclosure of (111) and (002) lattice planes.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 134-141 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Microporous and Mesoporous Materials |
| Volume | 207 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 May 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Keywords
- Alumina
- Biomass
- Hydrothermal synthesis
- Mesopores
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