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Uma das principais aplicações do metano é a produção de gás de síntese, mistura de hidrogênio e monóxido de carbono. Três processos podem levar à formação de gás de síntese a partir do metano: reforma a vapor, reforma com CO2 e oxidação parcial. Vários catalisadores de metais não-preciosos foram estudados para os processos de reforma, embora a deposição de carbono ou a sinterização do metal sempre esteja presente. Catalisadores obtidos de precursores do tipo hidrotalcita têm se mostrado resistentes à coqueificação nas reações de reforma a vapor do metano, podendo ser aplicados ao processo combinado de reforma e oxidação parcial de metano para obtenção de gás de síntese, com potencial para minimizar as dificuldades inerentes aos processos: altas temperaturas e desativação do catalisador. Catalisadores de níquel e de cobalto, obtidos a partir de precursores do tipo hidrotalcita, com a adição de cério e de lantânio como promotores, foram preparados, caracterizados e aplicados em testes catalíticos nas reações de reforma a vapor, oxidação parcial e reforma oxidativa do metano, com o intuito de avaliar a atividade e estabilidade destes catalisadores e o efeito dos promotores. Os catalisadores não-promovidos foram obtidos por três métodos: método tradicional, método da co-precipitação com quelato, e troca-ânionica. A adição de promotores foi feita por troca-aniônica. Os compostos foram caracterizados por Energia dispersiva de Raios-X , Área Superficial Específica Total, Análise Termogravimétrica, Difração de Raios-X, Espectroscopia de Absorção na região do Infravermelho, Redução a Temperatura Programada, Espectroscopia Fotoeletrônica de Raios-X, Espectroscopia de Absorção de Raios-X e testes catalíticos com as reações de Reforma a vapor do metano, com razões molares de alimentação H2O:CH4= 4:1; 2:1 e 0,5:1, Oxidação Parcial do metano com razões molares de alimentação CH4:O2=2:1 e 4:1 e Reforma oxidativa do metano com razão molar de alimentação CH4:H2O:O2= 4:4:1. Os catalisadores mostraram-se ativos nas reações de reforma a vapor do metano, com exceção dos catalisadores de cobalto que não foram ativos para a razão de alimentação H2O:CH4= 4:1. A adição de promotores favoreceu a reação de deslocamento gás-água. Nas reações de oxidação parcial do metano, os catalisadores foram ativos para a razão de alimentação CH4:O2=4:1, com considerável redução na velocidade de formação de carbono para os catalisadores promovidos. Na reforma oxidativa do metano, o acoplamento levou a um favorecimento na seletividade para formação de CO2 e a uma maior velocidade de formação de carbono. / One of the most important applications of methane is the syngas production, a mixture of H2 and CO. Three processes can lead to syngas formation from methane: steam reforming, CO2 reforming and partial oxidation. Various non-noble metal catalysts were studied in these processes, although the carbon deposition or the metal sinterization is always observed. Catalysts prepared from hydrotalcite precursors have presented resistance to carbon deposition, and considering this aspect they could be applied to the combined process of methane reforming with partial oxidation to produce syngas, with potential to minimize the difficulties of the process: high temperatures and catalyst deactivation. In this work, nickel and cobalt catalysts, prepared from hydrotalcites and promoted with lanthanum and cerium, were prepared, characterized and tested in the reactions of steam reforming, partial oxidation and oxidative reforming of methane, with the goal of evaluating the activity and stability of these catalysts and the effect of promoter addition. The un-promoted catalysts were prepared through three methods: the traditional method, the method of co-precipitation with chelate and the anion-exchange method. The promoter addition was made through the anion-exchange method. The compounds were characterized by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Specific Surface Area, Thermo gravimetric Analysis, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Temperature Programend Reduction (TPR), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-Ray Absortion Spectroscopy (XAS) and catalytic tests using the folowing reactions of methane: steam reforming with molar ratio in feed of H2O:CH4= 4:1; 2:1 and 0,5:1, partial oxidation with molar ratio in feed of CH4:O2=2:1 e 4:1 and oxidative reforming with molar ratio in feed of CH4:H2O:O2= 4:4:1. All catalysts showed activity for methane steam reforming, except the cobalt catalysts, which did not present activity for the reaction with molar in feed of H2O:CH4= 4:1. The promoters addition favored the shift reaction. For the partial oxidation reactions, the catalysts presented activity for molar ratio in feed of CH4:O2=4:1, with pronounced reduction in the velocity of carbon formation for promoted catalysts. In the oxidative reforming, the coupling of the reactions lead to a favoring in the selectivity for CO2 but a higher velocity of carbon formation.\"

Uma das principais aplicações do metano é a produção de gás de síntese, mistura de hidrogênio e monóxido de carbono. Três processos podem levar à formação de gás de síntese a partir do metano: reforma a vapor, reforma com CO2 e oxidação parcial. Vários catalisadores de metais não-preciosos foram estudados para os processos de reforma, embora a deposição de carbono ou a sinterização do metal sempre esteja presente. Catalisadores obtidos de precursores do tipo hidrotalcita têm se mostrado resistentes à coqueificação nas reações de reforma a vapor do metano, podendo ser aplicados ao processo combinado de reforma e oxidação parcial de metano para obtenção de gás de síntese, com potencial para minimizar as dificuldades inerentes aos processos: altas temperaturas e desativação do catalisador. Catalisadores de níquel e de cobalto, obtidos a partir de precursores do tipo hidrotalcita, com a adição de cério e de lantânio como promotores, foram preparados, caracterizados e aplicados em testes catalíticos nas reações de reforma a vapor, oxidação parcial e reforma oxidativa do metano, com o intuito de avaliar a atividade e estabilidade destes catalisadores e o efeito dos promotores. Os catalisadores não-promovidos foram obtidos por três métodos: método tradicional, método da co-precipitação com quelato, e troca-ânionica. A adição de promotores foi feita por troca-aniônica. Os compostos foram caracterizados por Energia dispersiva de Raios-X , Área Superficial Específica Total, Análise Termogravimétrica, Difração de Raios-X, Espectroscopia de Absorção na região do Infravermelho, Redução a Temperatura Programada, Espectroscopia Fotoeletrônica de Raios-X, Espectroscopia de Absorção de Raios-X e testes catalíticos com as reações de Reforma a vapor do metano, com razões molares de alimentação H2O:CH4= 4:1; 2:1 e 0,5:1, Oxidação Parcial do metano com razões molares de alimentação CH4:O2=2:1 e 4:1 e Reforma oxidativa do metano com razão molar de alimentação CH4:H2O:O2= 4:4:1. Os catalisadores mostraram-se ativos nas reações de reforma a vapor do metano, com exceção dos catalisadores de cobalto que não foram ativos para a razão de alimentação H2O:CH4= 4:1. A adição de promotores favoreceu a reação de deslocamento gás-água. Nas reações de oxidação parcial do metano, os catalisadores foram ativos para a razão de alimentação CH4:O2=4:1, com considerável redução na velocidade de formação de carbono para os catalisadores promovidos. Na reforma oxidativa do metano, o acoplamento levou a um favorecimento na seletividade para formação de CO2 e a uma maior velocidade de formação de carbono. / One of the most important applications of methane is the syngas production, a mixture of H2 and CO. Three processes can lead to syngas formation from methane: steam reforming, CO2 reforming and partial oxidation. Various non-noble metal catalysts were studied in these processes, although the carbon deposition or the metal sinterization is always observed. Catalysts prepared from hydrotalcite precursors have presented resistance to carbon deposition, and considering this aspect they could be applied to the combined process of methane reforming with partial oxidation to produce syngas, with potential to minimize the difficulties of the process: high temperatures and catalyst deactivation. In this work, nickel and cobalt catalysts, prepared from hydrotalcites and promoted with lanthanum and cerium, were prepared, characterized and tested in the reactions of steam reforming, partial oxidation and oxidative reforming of methane, with the goal of evaluating the activity and stability of these catalysts and the effect of promoter addition. The un-promoted catalysts were prepared through three methods: the traditional method, the method of co-precipitation with chelate and the anion-exchange method. The promoter addition was made through the anion-exchange method. The compounds were characterized by Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDX), Specific Surface Area, Thermo gravimetric Analysis, X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Temperature Programend Reduction (TPR), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-Ray Absortion Spectroscopy (XAS) and catalytic tests using the folowing reactions of methane: steam reforming with molar ratio in feed of H2O:CH4= 4:1; 2:1 and 0,5:1, partial oxidation with molar ratio in feed of CH4:O2=2:1 e 4:1 and oxidative reforming with molar ratio in feed of CH4:H2O:O2= 4:4:1. All catalysts showed activity for methane steam reforming, except the cobalt catalysts, which did not present activity for the reaction with molar in feed of H2O:CH4= 4:1. The promoters addition favored the shift reaction. For the partial oxidation reactions, the catalysts presented activity for molar ratio in feed of CH4:O2=4:1, with pronounced reduction in the velocity of carbon formation for promoted catalysts. In the oxidative reforming, the coupling of the reactions lead to a favoring in the selectivity for CO2 but a higher velocity of carbon formation.\"

Des catalyseurs massiques à base de Cu, Zn et Al ont été préparés par voie hydrotalcite afin d'être testés dans la réaction de vaporeformage du biométhanol pour produire de l'hydrogène. Pour les solides séchés CuxZn₆₋xAl₂, quel que soit la teneur en cuivre, la phase hydrotalcite a été révélée par différentes caractérisations physico-chimiques (DRX, MEB, ATD-ATG). La calcination des hydrotalcites permet de générer un mélange d'oxydes ayant des propriétés intéressantes telles le non-respect de la stoechiométrie, une stabilité thermique importante, une aire spécifique élevée. Le solide Cu₄Zn₂Al₂ HT calciné à 500°C présente les taux de conversion et les sélectivités en H₂ les plus élevés avec une faible formation de CO à hautes températures. Cette meilleure performance es due à la présenced'un optimum des espèces de cuivre réduites Cu⁺,CU⁰. Par ailleurs, un ensemble des solides supportés à base de cuivre utilisant l'hydrotalcite Zn-Al comme précurseur du support a été synthétisé. Les caractérisations des solides imprégnés ont montré leurs reconstructions partielles par "effet mémoire" sous forme hydrotalcite lors de l'imprégnation du Cu. La performance catalytique de ces solides calcinés dépend de la température de calcination du support hydrotalcite, de l'échantillon et de la teneur en cuivre imprégné. Le solide 10% Cu/Zn-Al (500) 500 présente la meilleure activité dans l'étude de vaporeformage du méthanol. Parallèlement, un mécanisme réactionnel, renfermant le formiate de méthyle et l'acide formique comme composés intermédiaires, a été proposé pour le vaporeformage du méthanol en présence de ces catalyseurs. / Some catalysts based on Cu, Zn and Al were prepared by hydrotalcite road to be tested in the steam reforming of biomethanol to produce hydrogen. For the dried solids CuxZn₆₋xAl₂, whatever the copper content, the hydrotalcite phase was revealed by different physico-chemical characterizations (XRD, SEM, DTA-GTA). The calcination of hydrotalcites allows to generate a mixture of oxides with interesting properties such non-respect of stoichiometry, high thermal stability, high surface area. The solid, Cu₄Zn₂Al₂ HT calcined at 500° C shows the highest conversion rates and selectivities of H₂ with a low formation of CO at high temperatures. This best performance is due to the presence of an optimum of copper species reduced Cu⁺,CU⁰. Furthermore, copper-based supported solids using Zn-Al hydrotalcite as a precursor of the support were synthesized. The characterization of impregnated solids showed their partial reconstructions by "memory effect" as hydrotalcite during impregnation of Cu. The catalytic performance of these calcined solids depends on the temperature of calcination of the hydrotalcite support, of the sample and of the impregnated copper content. The solid 10% Cu/Zn-Al (500) 500 presents the best activity in the study of steam reforming of methanol. Meanwhile, a reaction mechanism containing methyl formate and formic acid as intermediate compounds has been proposed for the steam reforming of methanol in the presence of these catalysts.

Cette étude concerne la formation d'hydrogène par le procédé de vaporeformage et la production de gaz de synthèse par le procédé de reformage à sec, au moyen de catalyseurs tout en augmentant la résistance à la formation de coke. Sept oxydes mixtes NiₓMg₆₋ₓAl₂ 800 (0 ≤ x ≤ 6) ont été obtenus, en passant par la voie hydrotalcite suivie d'une calcination à 800°C. L'espèce active dans les deux réactions étudiées est le nickel métallique. Une partie de ces oxydes a été imprégnée par 0,5 % en masse de ruthénium et recalcinée à 800°C, puisque le ruthénium améliore la réductibilité des espèces oxydes de nickel. Dans le procédé de vaporeformage et en abscence de ruthénium, le prétraitement réducteur est une étape nécessaire pour activer le catalyseur. L'ajout du ruthénium améliore l'activité catalytique, la sélectivité et la résistance à la formation de coke des oxydes étudiés et ceci en abscence de prétraitement réducteur avant test. Une interaction ruthénium-nickel serait à l'origine de ces bonnes performances catalytiques. Le catalyseur Ru/Ni₆Al₂ 800 800 présente les meilleures performances catalytiques, parmi les systèmes étudiés, puisqu'il assure une meilleure interaction Ru-Ni. / This study is related to the formation of hydrogen by the steam reforming process and the production of synthesis gas by the dry reforming process, using catalysts, leading to increased resistance to coke formation. Seven mixed oxides NiₓMg₆₋ₓAl₂ 800 (0 ≤ x ≤ 6) were obtained, by hydrotalcite route followed by calcination at 800°C. Metallic nickel is the active species in both studied reactions. Some of these oxides have been impregnated with 0.5 wt % of ruthenium and recalcined at 800°C. In steam reforming test and in absence of ruthenium, the reducing pretreatment step is necessary to activate the catalyst. Ruthenium addition improves the catalytic activity, selectivity and the resistance to coke formation, with no reducing step prior to the test. An interaction between nickel and ruthenium is in origin of these good catalytic performances since ruthenium improves the reductibility of nickel species. The catalyst Ru/Ni₆Al₂ 800 800 presents the best catalytic performances among the studied systems, because it presents a better Ru-Ni interaction.

Cette thèse a été réalisée dans le cadre de la valorisation des composés organiques volatils (COVs) tels que le toluène. Cette étude vise à mettre au point des catalyseurs efficaces pour l'élimination du toluène par reformage à sec et vaporeformage du toluène. Les solides de type hydrotalcite ont été choisis en raison des propriétés intéressantes des oxydes obtenus par leur calcination. Les catalyseurs à base de Ni, Mg, et Al ont été préparés par voie hydrotalcite. Afin d'améliorer l'activité catalytique, les éléments Ce et La ont été incorporés dans les solides pour substituer une partie de l'élément Al et les effets ont été étudiés. Dans un premier temps, les différents oxydes mixtes ont été caractérisés par différentes techniques physico-chimiques dont la Diffraction des Rayons X (DRX), les Analyses Thermiques (ATD, ATG), la Réduction en Température Programmée (RTP),... Dans un deuxième temps, les différents oxydes mixtes ainsi préparés ont été testés dans les réactions de reformage à sec du toluène. La substitution progressive des ions Mg²⁺ par les ions Ni²⁺ améliore l'activité des catalyseurs. Le cérium ou le lanthane interviennent au niveau du mécanisme réactionnel pour améliorer la sélectivité tout en réduisant le dépôt de carbone. Les performances catalytiques des oxydes sont ensuite testées vis-à-vis de la réaction de vaporeformage du toluène montrant que la réactivité s'améliore avec l'augmentation de la teneur en magnésium. Les promoteurs ont montré un effet sur la conversion et la sélectivité en hydrogène. Selon les caractérisations physico-chimique après test catalytique, les catalyseurs n'ont montré aucune formation de coke. Une comparaison entre le meilleur catalyseur de cette étude et un catalyseur industriel est abordée. / This thesis was carried out in the context of the valorization of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as toluene. This study aimed to optimize efficient catalysts for the elimination of toluene by dry and steam reforming of toluene. Hydrotalcite solids were chosen because of the interesting properties of the oxides obtained by their calcination. The Ni, Mg and Al-based catalysts were prepared via hydrotalcite road. In order to improve the catalytic activity, the elements Ce and La were incorporated into the solids to substitute a part of the element A1 and the effects were studied. Initially, the mixed oxides were characterized by different physico-chemical techniques including X-Ray Diffraction, Thermal Analysis (TG/DTA), Temperature Programmed Reduction (TPR),... In a second step, the mixed oxides were tested in the dry reforming of toluene reaction. The progressive substitution of Mg²⁺ ions by Ni²⁺ ions improves the activity of the catalysts. Cerium or lanthanum played a role in the reaction mechanism, to improve selectivity and reduce carbon deposition. The catalytic performances of the oxydes are tested in the steam reforming of toluene reaction, showing that the reactivity improves with the increase in the magnesium content. The promoters have enhanced the toluene conversion and hydrogen selectivity. According to the physico-chemical characterizations after the catalytic test, the catalysts showed no coke formation. A comparison between the best catalyst of this study and an industrial catalyst is performed.

Partial oxidation of CH4, CO2 reforming of CH4, and oxidative CO2 reforming of CH4 to produce synthesis gas at 700°C over supported Ni catalysts have been studied. A Ni/Mg-Al catalyst was prepared by the solid phase crystallization (spc-) method starting from a hydrotalcite-type (HT) anionic precursor. From XRD analysis, only Ni0.5Mg2.5Al catalyst consists of the layered hydrotalcite-type structure; not Ni0.5Ca2.5Al and Ni/Al2O3 catalysts. By TPR test, the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst requires a high reduction temperature than the Ni0.5Ca2.5Al catalyst. It implies that the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT which has a layered structure shows the stronger interaction strength between the molecules. It might increase the resistance of coke formation on the surface of the catalyst. For the reaction tests, the Ni0.5Ca2.5Al showed the highest initial activity for synthesis gas production for all reactions; but, its activity was decreased quickly due to coke formation except during the partial oxidation of CH4. The Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT showed a relatively higher reactivity compared to the equilibrium level than Ni/Al2O3 catalyst; and it shows very stable reactivity than other catalysts. By TPO test, the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT has the lower amount of coke formed during the reaction than the Ni0.5Ca2.5Al catalyst. It confirms that the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst has stronger resistance to coke formation; and it leads to provide stable reactivity in any reforming conditions at high temperature. Therefore, the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst was the most promising catalyst in terms of activity and stability for partial oxidation, CO2 reforming, and oxidative CO2 reforming of CH4. The Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst was used to investigate the CO2 reforming of CH4 kinetics. With increasing CH4 partial pressures at constant CO2 partial pressure, the rates of CH4 consumption were increased. However, with increasing CO2 partial pressure at constant CH4 partial pressure, CH4 consumption rates was increased at lower CO2 partial pressure, but turned to independent at higher CO2 partial pressure. When the partial pressure of H2 was increased, the CO formation rate was decreased; it confirmed that the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction was occurring during the CO2 reforming of CH4 reaction. In addition, the reaction kinetic expression was proposed when the CH4 dissociation step was considered as a rate-limiting step.

Partial oxidation of CH4, CO2 reforming of CH4, and oxidative CO2 reforming of CH4 to produce synthesis gas at 700°C over supported Ni catalysts have been studied. A Ni/Mg-Al catalyst was prepared by the solid phase crystallization (spc-) method starting from a hydrotalcite-type (HT) anionic precursor. From XRD analysis, only Ni0.5Mg2.5Al catalyst consists of the layered hydrotalcite-type structure; not Ni0.5Ca2.5Al and Ni/Al2O3 catalysts. By TPR test, the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst requires a high reduction temperature than the Ni0.5Ca2.5Al catalyst. It implies that the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT which has a layered structure shows the stronger interaction strength between the molecules. It might increase the resistance of coke formation on the surface of the catalyst. For the reaction tests, the Ni0.5Ca2.5Al showed the highest initial activity for synthesis gas production for all reactions; but, its activity was decreased quickly due to coke formation except during the partial oxidation of CH4. The Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT showed a relatively higher reactivity compared to the equilibrium level than Ni/Al2O3 catalyst; and it shows very stable reactivity than other catalysts. By TPO test, the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT has the lower amount of coke formed during the reaction than the Ni0.5Ca2.5Al catalyst. It confirms that the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst has stronger resistance to coke formation; and it leads to provide stable reactivity in any reforming conditions at high temperature. Therefore, the Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst was the most promising catalyst in terms of activity and stability for partial oxidation, CO2 reforming, and oxidative CO2 reforming of CH4. The Ni0.5Mg2.5Al-HT catalyst was used to investigate the CO2 reforming of CH4 kinetics. With increasing CH4 partial pressures at constant CO2 partial pressure, the rates of CH4 consumption were increased. However, with increasing CO2 partial pressure at constant CH4 partial pressure, CH4 consumption rates was increased at lower CO2 partial pressure, but turned to independent at higher CO2 partial pressure. When the partial pressure of H2 was increased, the CO formation rate was decreased; it confirmed that the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction was occurring during the CO2 reforming of CH4 reaction. In addition, the reaction kinetic expression was proposed when the CH4 dissociation step was considered as a rate-limiting step.

Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) belongs to a class of ceramic materials that present structure formed by stacked layers of double metals hydroxides and an anion into the lamellar space. They present a large variety of applications possibilities, as industrial, environment, medicine, among others. Non-calcined Mg-Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) with molar ratio, x = Al / (Mg + Al), 0.20, 0.25 and 0.30 were synthesized using co-precipitation method, followed by hydrothermal treatment at a fixed temperature 80ÂC and different aging from 2 to 35 days. The material obtained was characterized by XRD, IR, TG, SEM and EDS. The samples crystallinity was evaluated and particle size was calculated using Scherrer equation. Sorption of anionic acid blue 25 and reactive blue 4 dyes from aqueous solution was investigated for some of the 0.25 molar ratio samples. The purpose of this research was to study the effect of hydrothermal treatment aging conditions on textural properties of synthetic hydrotalcite with different molar ratios and propose a mathematical function to predict crystallite size and crystallinity. This function takes just two of many parameters in consideration: hydrothermal treatment aging time and molar ratio. The obtained as-synthesized samples with a molar ratio 0.20 and 0.25 showed good crystallinity for all the samples. On the other hand the third samples with molar ratio 0.30 showed poor crystallinity, a pronounced shift in the correspondent basal planes peaks 003 and 006, and a broadening in all peaks. The shift in the basal planes was shown to be statistically significant to the others. A non-expected result was found in disagreement with literature: a new crystalline phase was observed in two 0.20 molar ratio samples. MEV and EDS results indicate the existence of a probable amorphous phase in the 0.30 molar ratio samples. The amorphous phase would explain the reduction in crystallinity of this series samples. Just the function to predict the crystallinity was obtained and showed in a 3D and hypsometric graphics. This function may be used to predict a characteristic of a synthesized LDH for an industrial application, like adsorption. / HidrÃxidos Duplos Lamelares (HDL) pertencem a uma classe de materiais cerÃmicos formados por camadas empilhadas de hidrÃxidos metÃlicos com um Ãnion entre os espaÃos lamelares. Apresentam uma grande variedade de possÃveis aplicaÃÃes, na Ãrea industrial, ambiental, medicinal, entre outras. HidrÃxidos Duplos Lamelares (HDL) nÃo calcinados de MagnÃsio e AlumÃnio com razÃo molar x = Al / (Mg + Al), 0,20, 0,25 e 0,30 foram sintetizados utilizando o mÃtodo de co-precipitaÃÃo, seguido por tratamento hidrotÃrmico em temperatura fixa de 80  C e diferente tempos de maturaÃÃo de 2 a 35 dias. O material obtido foi caracterizado por DRX, IV, TG, MEV e EDS. A cristalinidade das amostras foi avaliada e tamanho de partÃcula foi calculado usando a equaÃÃo Scherrer. Foram investigadas adsorÃÃo de corantes Ãcido azul 25 e azul reativo 4 para algumas amostras de razÃo molar 0,25. O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar o efeito do tratamento hidrotÃrmico e condiÃÃes de tempo de maturaÃÃo nas propriedades texturais de hidrotalcita sintetizada com diferentes razÃes molares e propor uma funÃÃo matemÃtica para prever o tamanho de cristalito e cristalinidade. Esta funÃÃo leva apenas dois de muitos parÃmetros em consideraÃÃo: tempo de tratamento hidrotÃrmico e razÃo molar. As amostras obtidas com uma razÃo molar 0,20 e 0,25 apresentaram boa cristalinidade para todas as amostras. Por outro lado, as amostras com razÃo molar 0,30 apresentaram baixa cristalinidade, um pronunciado deslocamento nos picos basais 003 e 006, e um alargamento em todos os picos. O deslocamento desses picos para essa Ãltima amostra foi mostrado ser estatisticamente significativo em relaÃÃo Ãs outras duas. Um resultado nÃo esperado foi encontrado em desacordo com a literatura: uma nova fase cristalina foi observada em duas amostras de razÃo molar 0,20. Os resultados do MEV e EDS indicam que hà uma provÃvel fase amorfa nas amostras de razÃo molar 0,30. A fase amorfa explicaria a reduÃÃo da cristalinidade das amostras dessa sÃrie. Apenas a funÃÃo para prever a cristalinidade foi obtida e mostrada em grÃficos 3D e hipsomÃtricos. Esta funÃÃo pode ser usada para prever caracterÃsticas de um HDL sintetizado para uma aplicaÃÃo industrial, tal como a adsorÃÃo.