Silica gel adsorbents doped with Al, Ti, and Co ions improved adsorption capacity, thermal stability and aging resistance

The metal ion doped silica gel adsorbents based on ceramic fiber were prepared by impregnation coprecipitation method. The effects of the concentration and the acidity of impregnation salt (cobalt, aluminum or titanium sulfate) solution on the adsorption capacity of the modified silica gels were inv...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2014-03, Vol.63, p.755-761
Main Authors: Fang, Y.T., Liu, T., Zhang, Z.C., Gao, X.N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adsorbents
Adsorption
Adsorption capacity
Aluminum
Applied sciences
Ceramic fiber
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Impregnation coprecipitation
Infrared spectroscopy
Metallic doping
Modified silica gel adsorbent
Natural energy
Silica gel
Surface chemistry
Thermal stability
Thermal stability and aging resistance
Titanium
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Summary:The metal ion doped silica gel adsorbents based on ceramic fiber were prepared by impregnation coprecipitation method. The effects of the concentration and the acidity of impregnation salt (cobalt, aluminum or titanium sulfate) solution on the adsorption capacity of the modified silica gels were investigated. The composition and surface structure of the doped adsorbents were characterized using Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and porous medium analyzer. The desorption performance of the doped materials was evaluated by temperature programmed desorption (TPD). The thermal stability and aging resistance of the doped materials were predicted by sintering test and temperature-humidity cycling test. The results showed that the metal salt concentration had an impact on the metal ion content in the modified silica gel deposited on the surface of the ceramic fiber paper, and the solution acidity affected the amount of the modified silica gel. FTIR spectra indicated the formation of Si-O-M (M = Al, Co and Ti) linkages in the doped silica gel, which was further confirmed by sintered experiment. After metallic ion doping, the modified silica gel showed increased adsorption capacity, BET surface area, thermal stability and aging resistance. The saturated adsorption capacity and BET surface area ascended in order of Co-doped silica gel, Ti-doped silica gel and Al-doped silica gel. •We synthesized metal ion doped silica gel adsorbents for dehumidification on ceramic fiber by impregnation coprecipitation.•The composition and surface structure of the doped silica gel adsorbents were characterized by FTIR, SEM, and XPS.•The adsorption performance, thermal stability and aging resistance of the modified silica gels were tested.•The adsorption capacity, thermal stability and aging resistance of the doped silica gels are superior to that of silica gel.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/j.renene.2013.10.034