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Abstract
The green synthesis of b-axis-oriented ZSM-5 nanosheets (NSs) is essential for facilitating their industrial production. Here, a set of cost-effective and eco-friendly additives is introduced for the tailored synthesis of thin ZSM-5 NSs with a b-axis thickness of 40 nm with the assistance of small seeds. Through a comprehensive exploration of synthesis methods and electron microscopy analysis, this work elucidates the pivotal roles of seeds and additives in controlling the crystal size and steering anisotropic growth kinetics during the crystallization process. The shortened straight channels of the thin ZSM-5 NSs along the b-axis significantly enhance the rapid transport of molecules within the micropores, thus manifesting a distinct catalytic advantage in the alkylation of benzene with methanol and methanol-to-propylene (MTP) conversion. Notably, the utilization of fluorine-free additives in the synthesis of thin ZSM-5 NSs marks an important step forward in zeolite materials, bridging the gap between laboratory experimentation and industrial scale-up.
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The journal Chemistry of Materials focuses on publishing original research at the intersection of materials science and chemistry. The studies published in the journal involve chemistry as a prominent component and explore topics such as the design, synthesis, characterization, processing, understanding, and application of functional or potentially functional materials. The journal covers various areas of interest, including inorganic and organic solid-state chemistry, nanomaterials, biomaterials, thin films and polymers, and composite/hybrid materials. The journal particularly seeks papers that highlight the creation or development of innovative materials with novel optical, electrical, magnetic, catalytic, or mechanical properties. It is essential that manuscripts on these topics have a primary focus on the chemistry of materials and represent a significant advancement compared to prior research. Before external reviews are sought, submitted manuscripts undergo a review process by a minimum of two editors to ensure their appropriateness for the journal and the presence of sufficient evidence of a significant advance that will be of broad interest to the materials chemistry community.