Impregnation method improved stability against alkaline hydrolysis in mesoporous structures, indicating greater durability of SBA-La.
Lanthanum oxides were selectively inserted into the micropores of SBA-15 via a simple impregnation and subsequent calcination method, forming mesoporous La-Si oxides (SBA-La). Characterization by XRD, N₂ adsorption, and TEM confirmed that La oxides preferentially fill the micropores without damaging the mesopore structure. Upon excess loading, La oxides occupy mesopores while retaining cylindrical mesoporous morphology. SBA-La exhibits significantly enhanced stability against alkaline hydrothermal conditions compared to unmodified SBA-15. The improved durability is attributed to the formation of La oxides in micropores, which suppresses degradation pathways. This strategy provides a simple and effective route to improve the chemical robustness of mesoporous silica materials.
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