Insights into the pore structure of KIT-6 and SBA-15 ordered mesoporous silica – recent advances by combining physical adsorption with mercury porosimetry

• DOI: 10.1039/c5nj03466c
• Publication Date: 2016-03-11T09:01:49Z
• Authors: Rémy Guillet-Nicolas; Riaz Ahmad; Katie A. Cychosz; Freddy Kleitz; Matthias Thommes
• Keywords: 02 engineering and technology; 0210 nano-technology

The first successful example of Hg porosimetry on KIT-6 silicas is demonstrated. This study provides a more thorough understanding of the textural properties of the mesostructures of KIT-6 and SBA-15 silicas.