• SBA-16 Catalyst
  • SBA-16 Catalyst

SBA-16 Catalyst

Santa Barbara Amorphous-16 (SBA-16) catalyst is a highly ordered mesoporous silica material, also known as mesoporous silica SBA-16. Unlike the two-dimensional hexagonal pore structure of SBA-15, SBA-16 possesses a unique three-dimensional cubic mesostructure with Im3m symmetry, consisting of cage-like mesoporous cavities interconnected through narrow pore windows. Its pore size can be tailored over a wide range from approximately 2 nm to 50 nm, with typical pore diameters between 4 nm and 8 nm.

 

 

Introduction

SBA-16 Catalyst

The distinctive three-dimensional pore network of SBA-16 catalyst provides superior mass transfer efficiency and molecular diffusion. This interconnected architecture enables reactants and products to move freely throughout the pore system, significantly reducing diffusion resistance and minimizing pore blockage during catalytic reactions. As a result, SBA-16 is particularly suitable for processes involving bulky molecules, complex reaction pathways, or high reactant concentrations.

The abundant silanol groups distributed on the pore surface facilitate surface functionalization and incorporation of active catalytic species, making SBA-16 an excellent catalyst support. In catalytic applications, SBA-16 mesoporous silica serves as an ideal support for metals, metal oxides, and heteroatom-containing active sites, improving dispersion of catalytic components and enhancing catalytic efficiency. It has demonstrated excellent performance in oxidation, hydrogenation, cracking, biomass conversion, environmental catalysis, and fine chemical synthesis.

In addition, SBA-16 catalyst are also widely employed in heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption, separation, and advanced functional materials. SBA-16 is therefore utilized in gas purification, wastewater treatment, nanocomposites, drug delivery systems, sensors, optical materials, and advanced environmental technologies.

 

Technical Specification

 

Crystal Type SBA-16
Apprearance White powder
Phase Im3m
Pore Size(nm) 3~5
Crystal Size(μm) 50~120
BET Surface Area(m2/g) 700~900
Na2O(wt%) ≤0.1

 

Application

 

* Metal Catalyst Support

* Environmental Adsorption And Separation

 

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