Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:41:53Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ViniciusPSC_DISSERT.pdf: 2657914 bytes, checksum: beb97c8aaf506ef6b97930de865d3dd2 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-02-25 / Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior / The catalytic processes play a vital role in the worldwide economy, a business that handles about US$ 13 billion per year because the value of products depends on the catalytic processes, including petroleum products, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, synthetic rubbers and plastics, among others. The zeolite ZSM-5 is used as catalyst for various reactions in the area petrochemical, petroleum refining and fine chemicals, especially the reactions of cracking, isomerization, alkylation, aromatization of olefins, among others. Many researchers have studied the hydrothermal synthesis of zeolite ZSM-5 free template and they obtained satisfactory results, so this study aims to evaluate the hydrothermal synthesis and the physicochemical properties of ZSM-5 with the presence and absence of template compared with commercial ZSM-5. The methods for hydrothermal synthesis of zeolite ZSM-5 are of scientific knowledge, providing the chemical composition required for the formation of zeolitic structure in the presence and absence of template. Samples of both zeolites ZSM-5 in protonic form were obtained by heat treatment and ion exchange, according to procedures reported in the literature. The sample of commercial ZSM-5 was acquired by the company Sentex Industrial Ltda. All samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, FTIR, TG / DTG / DSC, N2 adsorption and desorption and study of acidity by thermo-desorption of probe molecule (n-butylamine), in order to understand their physicochemical properties. The efficiency of the methods applied in this work and reported in the literature has been proved by well-defined structure of ZSM-5. According as the evaluation of physicochemical properties, zeolite ZSM-5 free template becomes promising for application in the refining processes or use as catalytic support, since its synthesis reduces environmental impacts and production costs / Os processos catal?ticos desempenham um papel vital na economia mundial, um neg?cio que movimenta aproximadamente US$13 bilh?es por ano, pois o valor dos produtos depende dos processos catal?ticos, incluindo os produtos petrol?feros, qu?micos, farmac?uticos, borrachas sint?ticas e pl?sticos, entre outros. A ze?lita ZSM-5 ? utilizada como catalisador em rea??es nas ?reas petroqu?mica, petrol?fera e qu?mica fina, destacando-se as rea??es de craqueamento, isomeriza??o, alquila??o, aromatiza??o de olefinas, entre outras. Muitos pesquisadores t?m estudado a s?ntese hidrot?rmica da ze?lita ZSM-5 ausente de direcionador org?nico estrutural e obtiveram resultados satisfat?rios, assim, este estudo visa avaliar a s?ntese hidrot?rmica e as propriedades f?sico-qu?micas da ZSM-5 com a presen?a e aus?ncia de direcionador org?nico estrutural, em compara??o com ZSM-5 comercial. Os m?todos para a s?ntese hidrot?rmica da ze?lita ZSM-5 s?o de conhecimento cient?fico, fornecendo a composi??o qu?mica necess?ria para a forma??o da estrutura zeol?tica em presen?a e aus?ncia de direcionador org?nico estrutural. As amostras de ambas as ze?litas ZSM-5 na forma prot?nica foram obtidas atrav?s de tratamentos t?rmicos e troca i?nica, de acordo com procedimentos relatados na literatura. A amostra de ZSM-5 comercial foi concedida pela empresa Sentex Industrial Ltda. Todas as amostras foram caracterizadas por DRX, MEV, FTIR, TG/DTG/DSC, Adsor??o e dessor??o de N2 e estudo da acidez por termodessor??o de mol?cula sonda (n-butilamina), a fim de compreender suas propriedades f?sico-qu?micas. A efici?ncia dos m?todos aplicados no presente trabalho e relatados na literatura foi comprovada pela estrutura bem definida da ze?lita ZSM-5. Conforme a avalia??o das propriedades f?sico-qu?micas, a ze?lita ZSM-5 ausente de direcionador org?nico torna-se promissora para aplica??o em processos de refino ou utiliza??o como suporte catal?tico, visto que, sua s?ntese reduz os impactos ambientais e custos de produ??o

Le Canal de Corse est un bassin confiné asymétrique localisé entre l’Île de Corse et l’Archipel de la Toscane, dont le flanc ouest est dominé par des processus turbiditiques et hémipélagiques et le flanc est par des mouvements en masse et des processus contouritiques. Le présent projet de doctorat a pour objectif de comprendre plus précisément les mécanismes contrôlant la formation des glissements sous-marins dans les contourites vaseuses (dépôts sédimentaires formés par les courants) pendant la période Plio-Quaternaire. Le vaste jeu de données disponible pour ce projet de doctorat inclut : la bathymétrie multifaisceaux, la sismique réflexion, les mesures géotechniques in situ, les mesures de vitesse de courant et les résultats d’un modèle hydrodynamique.Les contourites du Canal de Corse sont principalement composées de vase avec la présence de couches de sable formées par de forts courants de fond pendant les périodes de baisse du niveau marin. La croissance des dépôts contouritiques dépend de la disponibilité de sédiment fourni par le système turbiditique. Ainsi, cette croissance est lente pendant les périodes interglaciaires de haut niveau marin et rapide pendant les bas niveaux marins. Les courants contrôlent la morphologie du fond et génèrent les plastered drifts de forme convexe avec des pentes plus raides dans la partie avale, limités par une incision créée par les courants (moat). Le Pianosa Slump a été initié dans cette partie basse du plastered drift. Les moats pourraient être érodés préférentiellement pendant les périodes froides passées déclenchant ainsi certains glissements observés. Un autre facteur prédisposant l’instabilité de pente sur la Ride de Pianosa est la faiblesse d’une couche dont le comportement mécanique se caractérise par du radoucissement (perte de résistance avec le cisaillement). Cette propriété particulière est due à la présence de zéolites (produit de l’altération des roches volcaniques). Cette couche a formé la surface basale de rupture du Pianosa Slump. En conclusion, les deux principaux facteurs prédisposant la formation de glissements sous-marins sur la Ride de Pianosa sont : la morphologie du plastered drift avec une pente plus raide en aval et la couche faible composée de sédiment vaseux riche en zéolites. Le principal facteur déclenchant semble être l’érosion basale. / The Corsica Trough is an asymmetric confined basin located between the Corsica Island and the Tuscan Ar-chipelago, with the western flank dominated by turbiditic and hemipelagic processes and the eastern flank by mass transport and contouritic processes. The present PhD project aims to develop our understanding of the mechanisms that control the formation of submarine landslides within muddy contourites (sediment deposits related to bottom currents) during the Plio-Quaternary. The broad data set available for this PhD project includes: multibeam bathymetry, seismic reflection data, sediment cores, in situ geotechnical measurements, current ADCP measurements and results of a hydrodynamic model.The contourites of the Corsica Trough are mainly composed of mud with sandy layers formed by enhanced bottom currents during periods of sea level fall. The contourite drifts grow slowly during sea level high-stands and rapidly during sea level low-stands due to the high sediment availability provided by an active turbidite sys¬tem. Bottom currents control the seafloor morphology and generate plastered drifts on the slope. This is a con¬vex-shaped contourite with steep slope gradients in the lower part limited by a moat (incision created by bottom currents). The Pianosa Slump was initiated in this lower part of the plastered drift. The occurrence of continuous erosive processes during cold periods could undercut the slope and trigger submarine landslides. Another predis¬posing factor for slope instability identified is the presence of a potential weak layer with a post-peak strain soften¬ing behaviour (strength loss with increasing strain). This particular property is caused by the presence of zeolites (product of the alteration of volcanic rocks). This layer originated the basal failure surface of the Pianosa Slump.In summary, the two main factors predispose the formation of submarine landslides in the Pianosa Ridge are: the morphology of the plastered drift with steep slopes in the lower part and a potential weak layer composed of zeolitic muddy sediment. The main triggering factor seems to be undercutting by bottom currents.

L'objet de ce travail concernait la compréhension de l'évolution des propriétés hydrauliques des membranes céramiques d'UF/NF durant l'étape du conditionnement, et suite à un traitement alcalin. Dans un premier temps, une étude expérimentale a été réalisée par des tests de flux à l'eau pure avec 6 membranes minérales asymétriques (Na-mordenite et TiO2). Ensuite, l'évolution de la perméabilité hydraulique de ces membranes a été modélisée précisément par une fonction mathématique, mettant en évidence deux phases distinctes au cours du conditionnement : une hydratation rapide de la surface des cristaux de Na-mordenite (mésoporosité intercristalline) suivie d'une hydratation lente des pores de la Na-mordenite (microporosité intracristalline). Cette étude a également permis de montrer que la cinétique d'hydratation des micropores est proportionnelle au volume microporeux des couches actives. Dans un deuxième temps, des caractérisations physico-chimiques (DRX, MEB, DFX, adsorption N2), des mesures de propriétés électriques ainsi que des tests de mouillabilité ont été réalisés sur la phase active des membranes de Na-mordenite avant et après un traitement alcalin (filtration d'une solution de carbonate de sodium) dans le but de pouvoir comprendre/expliquer la diminution de la perméabilité hydraulique observée à la suite du traitement alcalin. Les composantes de la tension de surface (polaires et apolaires) et l'énergie d'interaction entre la surface des membranes et les molécules d'eau ont été déterminées via l'équation de Young-Dupré (théorie de Lifshitz-van der Waals des états condensés). L'ensemble des résultats obtenus a montré que la modification des propriétés hydrauliques des membranes est due à une augmentation de l'hydrophilicité de surface de la zéolithe (par la présence des micro-défauts à la surface : extraction des atomes de silicium) provoquant la formation d'une couche ultra-polaire à la surface des cristaux de Na-mordenite. / The aim of this work was to understand hydraulic properties evolution of mineral UF/NF membranes during the conditioning step and after a mild alkaline treatment. First, experimental tests by filtration of pure water were carried out to determine the membrane permeation flux. Six tubular asymetric ceramic membranes were studied (Na-mordenite and TiO2) and a mathematical modelling of the hydraulic permeability (during the conditioning step) was performed. Two separate phases were identified: a fast decrease of the permeability that was attributed to the hydration of the crystal surface of Na-mordenite (inter-crystalline mesoporosity) and then a slow decrease until the stabilization of the permeability that was attributed to the hydration of the Na-mordenite internal pores (intra-crystalline microposity). During this study, it was also shown that the kinetic of micropore hydration is directly proportional to the microporous volume of the membrane active layer. Secondly, physicochemical characterizations, electric properties and contact angle measurements were carried out on the Na-mordenite active phase before and after a mild alkaline treatment (filtration of a sodium carbonate-water solution) to understand/explain the decrease of the hydraulic permeability after the alkaline treatment. The surface tension components (polar and apolar) and the energy of interaction between water molecules and the surface of the active layer were determined via the Young-Dupré equation according to the Lifshitz-van der Waals theory of the condensed states. The whole of these results showed that the modification of the hydraulic properties of the zeolite membranes is due to an increase of the surface hydrophilicity of the surface (surface defaults: extraction of the silicon atoms), leading to the formation of an ultra-polar layer on the surface of the zeolite crystals.

Stickoxide (NOx) und Distickstoffoxid (N2O) entstehen bei der Verbrennung fossiler Brennstoffe in Gegenwart von Luft und gehören auf Grund ihrer toxischen bzw. klimaschädigenden Wirkung zu den Luftschadstoffen. In der Arbeit wird die simultane Reduktion von NOx und N2O an nickelbeladenen Zeolithen vom Typ H-ZSM-5 mit Propen als Reduktionsmittel untersucht. Die experimentellen Arbeiten wurden unter realitätsnahen Bedingungen mit einem Katalysatorbett durchgeführt. Der Einfluss des Nickelgehalts und der Acidität des zeolithischen Trägermaterials auf Umsatz und Selektivität der Reduktion werden diskutiert. Ausgehend von den gewonnenen Ergebnissen wird ein wahrscheinlicher Reduktionsmechanismus vorgeschlagen. / Nitric and nitrous oxides (NOx, N2O) are part of toxic and climate damaging airborne pollutants and will be produced by combustion of fossil fuels in present of air. In this work the simultaneous reduction of NOx and N2O with propene has been investigated using nickel impregnated zeolites of type H-ZSM-5 as catalytic active material. The experiments have been done using one catalyst bed and a synthetic gas mixture according to real existing environment conditions. The influence of nickel content as well as acidity of the support material on conversion and selectivity have been discussed. Using the experimental results a possible reaction mechanism has been submitted.

In South Africa, being the second largest global coal exporter, coal mining plays a pivotal role in the growth of our economy, as well as supplying our nation’s ever increasing electricity needs; while also accounting for more than 10% of the 20 x 109 m3 water used annually in the country. Coal mining may thus be classified as a large-scale water user; known to inevitably generate wastewater [acid mine drainage (AMD)] and other waste material, including fly ash (FA). Current and conventional AMD treatment technologies include precipitation–aggregation (coagulation/flocculation) – settling as hydroxides or insoluble salts. The process stream resulting from these precipitation processes is still highly saline, therefore has to undergo secondary treatment. The best available desalination techniques include reverse osmosis (RO), electro dialysis (ED), ion exchange and evaporation. All available treatment methods associated with raw AMD and its derived process stream fall prey to numerous drawbacks. The result is that treatment is just as costly as the actual coal extraction. In addition, remediation only slows the problem down, while also having a short lifespan. Research conducted into converting fly ash, an otherwise waste material, into a marketable commodity has shown that direct mixing of known ratios of FA with AMD to a pre-determined pH, erves a dual purpose: the two wastes (AMD and FA) could be neutralized and produced a much cleaner water (secondary co-disposal [FA/AMD]-process water), broadly comparable to the process water derived from precipitation-aggregation treated AMD. The collected post process solid residues on the other hand, could be used for production of high capacity ion exchange material (e.g. zeolite A, faujasite, zeolite P, etc.). The produced ion exchange material can subsequently be utilized for the attenuation of metal species in neutralized FA/AMDprocess waters. / Magister Scientiae - MSc

Les zéolithes sont des aluminosilicates cristallisés possédant une microporosité organisée et régulière de dimension moléculaire. Plus particulièrement, les zéolithes de type structural FAU sont très employées dans l’industrie comme tamis moléculaires, adsorbants ou catalyseurs grâce à leur faible coût de fabrication, leur grand volume poreux et leur large taille de pores. Cependant, leurs canaux purement microporeux limitent grandement la diffusion de molécules lors de réactions catalytiques ce qui affecte directement les vitesses de réaction et réduit la fraction utile de chaque cristal. L’objectif de cette thèse a été de créer une cavité interne (macroporosité) au sein de chaque cristal de zéolithe Y dont la taille globale et l’épaisseur de parois permettront de réduire les problèmes de diffusion tout en gardant des solides facilement manipulables. Durant cette étude, deux stratégies ont été imaginées et brevetées : la première consiste à préparer des capsules polycristallines de zéolithe Y en faisant croitre des nanocristaux de zéolithe Y en périphérie de cristaux de zéolithe Beta servant directement de nutriment et se détruisant au cours de la synthèse. La seconde stratégie consiste à éliminer le coeur de chaque cristal d’une zéolithe Y par une méthode de dissolution préférentielle. Une méthode multi-étapes alliant désalumination et désilication sélectives a été développée et a permis d’obtenir des monocristaux creux de zéolithe Y. Ensuite, dans le but de tester leurs propriétés diffusionnelles et catalytiques, ces deux nouveaux matériaux ont été imprégnés de nanoparticules de platine puis utilisés dans des réactions modèles d’hydrogénation et d’hydro-isomérisation. Dans le cas des monocristaux creux, ces réactions ont permis de mettre en évidence l’influence positive de la morphologie et plus particulièrement de la longueur de diffusion sur l’activité et l’efficacité catalytiques de ces nouveaux matériaux / Zeolites are crystalline microporous aluminosilicates whose structure contains channels, voids and cavities of molecular dimensions. Zeolites with FAU framework type are extensively used as molecular sieves, adsorbents or catalysts thanks to their low fabrication cost, their high porous volume and their large pore size. However, the intrinsic microporosity of these solids often imposes molecular diffusion limitations due to hindered access and slow intra-crystalline transport. The objective of this PhD thesis was to synthetize hollow Y zeolite crystals with an internal cavity (macroporosity) and walls sufficiently thin to reduce significantly diffusion limitations while preventing handling issues. During the PhD, two strategies have been developed to synthetize these materials. The first one consists in the synthesis of polycrystalline capsules of zeolite Y by overgrowing Y nanocrystals onto Beta zeolite crystals that serve as template as well as nutrients. The second strategy involves the selective removal of the core of each zeolite Y crystals through a multi-step original method combining dealumination and selective desilication. Stating from a standard NaY zeolite, this strategy enables effective preparation of hollow single crystals with well controlled morphology and composition. The influence of the morphology on diffusion and catalytic properties was estimated by comparing the activity of the platinum-impregnated new materials with those of bulk analogs in hydrogenation and hydro-isomerization model reactions. In the case of hollow single crystals, these reactions enable to highlight the positive influence of the morphology and particularly of the diffusion path length on the catalytic efficiency and activity of these new materials

Submitted by Maria Medeiros (maria.dilva1@ufcg.edu.br) on 2018-08-16T11:47:56Z No. of bitstreams: 1 FABIANA MEDEIROS DO NASCIMENTO SILVA - TESE (PPGEQ) 2017.pdf: 6622967 bytes, checksum: bfed827814b744a5e9e9e565d28f0682 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-16T11:47:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 FABIANA MEDEIROS DO NASCIMENTO SILVA - TESE (PPGEQ) 2017.pdf: 6622967 bytes, checksum: bfed827814b744a5e9e9e565d28f0682 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017 / Capes / O presente trabalho tem como objetivo geral sintetizar as membranas zeolíticas (Mordenita/α-alumina), utilizando os métodos de síntese hidrotérmica, crescimento secundário: dip-coating e transporte em fase vapor, para serem avaliadas no processo de separação emulsão óleo/água. Dentro deste contexto foram avaliados alguns parâmetros, destacando-se, a influência do tempo de cristalização na síntese da zeólita mordenita, a influência do precursor (sulfato de alumínio e gibsita) na síntese da membrana zeolítica, influência dos métodos de síntese das membranas zeolíticas e os testes de permeação de água e o processo de separação emulsão óleo/água. A síntese da zeólita mordenita foi realizada utilizando o método hidrotérmico a 170°C, com tempos de cristalização de 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 e 120 horas, a fim de avaliar a cristalinidade da zeólita, e selecionar o melhor tempo para a síntese das membranas zeolíticas. Os suportes cerâmicos α-alumina foram preparados a partir da decomposição dos precursores sulfato de alumínio a 1000°C e gibsita a 1200ºC por 2 horas, e conformados, compactados e sinterizados a 1300ºC por 2h, e então submetidos às técnicas de caracterização: Difratometria de raios X (DRX), Adsorção Física de Nitrogênio, Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura (MEV), Espectroscopia de Fluorescência de raios X por Energia Dispersiva (FRX-ED) e Termogravimétrica/Térmica Diferencial (TG/DTA). As membranas zeolíticas foram sintetizadas pelos métodos de síntese hidrotérmica, crescimento secundário: dip-coating e transporte em fase vapor a 170°C por 72h e caracterizadas por DRX e MEV. Os suportes cerâmicos e as membranas zeolíticas foram avaliadas em testes de permeação de água e no sistema de separação emulsão óleo/água de um efluente sintético, utilizando um processo de separação por membrana (PSM). Os ensaios foram realizados nas condições de concentração inicial da emulsão 100 mg.L-1, temperatura de 25 °C e pressão de 2,5 bar, permitindo avaliar a permeabilidade e a seletividade a partir da variação da concentração do permeado em (mg.L-1) e da percentagem de rejeição ao óleo (%R). A partir dos resultados obtidos para a síntese dos materiais, pode-se observar a efetiva formação da zeólita mordenita em fase pura e cristalina. Os precursores foram decompostos de maneira satisfatória obtendo a fase α-alumina. A manutenção da fase α-alumina pós-produção dos suportes cerâmicos foi confirmada após caracterização. De acordo com os resultados exibidos pelas análises de DRX e MEV as membranas zeolíticas MZMOR/α-alumina apresentaram uma distribuição homogênea e uniforme dos cristais zeolíticos correspondentes à fase mordenita, sem a presença de impurezas, livres de defeitos e sem fissuras, confirmando a formação da estrutura da membrana zeolítica pelos três métodos de síntese, utilizados neste trabalho. A zeólita mordenita se mostrou excelente em relação à adesão e formação da camada zeolítica sobre o suporte cerâmico α-alumina. A partir da avaliação da permeabilidade e seletividade nos testes de separação da emulsão óleo/água, pode-se concluir que a inserção da zeólita mordenita aos suportes cerâmicos melhorou o processo de separação da emulsão óleo/água. Em termos de eficiência no processo de separação, considera-se que a membrana zeolítica MZMOR/α – Al2O3 (SHGB) foi a que apresentou melhor relação entre fluxo e capacidade seletiva, mostrando a eficácia da utilização das membranas zeolíticas. Todas as membranas zeolíticas sintetizadas e avaliadas mostraram-se promissoras. / The objective of the present work is to synthesize zeolite membranes (Mordenite/α-alumina) using hydrothermal synthesis, secondary growth: dip-coating and vapor-phase transport, to be evaluated in the oil/water emulsion separation process. The influence of the crystallization time on the synthesis of the mordenite zeolite, the influence of the precursor (aluminum sulphate and gibsite) on the synthesis of the zeolite membrane, influence of the synthesis methods of the zeolite membranes and the water permeation tests and the oil/water emulsion separation process. The synthesis of the mordenite zeolite was performed using the hydrothermal method at 170°C, with crystallization times of 24, 36, 48, 72, 96 and 120 hours, in order to evaluate the crystallinity of the zeolite, and to select the best time for the synthesis of zeolite membranes. The α-alumina ceramic supports were prepared from the decomposition of the aluminum sulfate precursors at 1000°C and gibsite at 1200°C for 2 hours, and conformed, compacted and sintered at 1300°C for 2h, and then submitted to the characterization techniques: (XRD), Nitrogen Physical Adsorption, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (FRX-ED) and Thermogravimetric/Differential Thermal (TG/DTA). The zeolite membranes were synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis, secondary growth: dip-coating and vapor-phase transport at 170°C for 72 hours and characterized by XRD and SEM. Ceramic supports and zeolite membranes were evaluated in water permeation tests and in the oil/water emulsion separation system of a synthetic effluent using a membrane separation process. The tests were carried out under the conditions of initial concentration of the emulsion 100 mg.L-1, temperature of 25°C and pressure of 2,5 bar, allowing to evaluate the permeability and the selectivity from the variation of the permeate concentration in (mg. L-1) and the percentage of oil rejection (% R). From the results obtained for the synthesis of the materials, it is possible to observe the effective formation of zeolite mordenite in pure and crystalline phase. The precursors were satisfactorily decomposed to give the α-alumina phase. The maintenance of the post-production α-alumina phase of the ceramic supports was confirmed after characterization. The MZMOR/α-alumina zeolite membranes presented a homogeneous and uniform distribution of the zeolite crystals corresponding to the mordenite phase, without the presence of impurities, free of defects and without cracks, confirming the formation of the structure of the zeolite membrane by the three methods of synthesis, used in this work. The mordenite zeolite showed excellent adhesion and formation of the zeolitic layer on the ceramic support α-alumina. From the evaluation of the permeability and selectivity in the oil/water emulsion separation tests, it can be concluded that the insertion of the mordenite zeolite to the ceramic supports improved the separation process of the oil/water emulsion. In terms of efficiency in the separation process, the zeolite membrane MZMOR/α-Al2O3(SHGB) was considered to have the best relationship between flow and selectivity, showing the efficacy of zeolite membranes. All zeolite membranes synthesized and evaluated were promising.

This project relates to the non-classical growth of inorganic crystals with interesting morphologies that are highly desirable in industry. All crystals were synthesized via hydrothermal or solvothermal methods and their growth was studied by stopping each reaction at a range of different times, extracting the particles and analysing them using a variety of characterisation techniques. The main techniques used were scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy but other techniques, such as powder X-ray diffraction and thermal gravimetric analysis, were also employed. Decorated ZnO microstadiums were studied where ZnO nanocones coat the inner and outer columnar walls of ZnO microstadiums. It was revealed that the polymer in the synthetic solution enhanced the aggregation of nanocrystallites of precursor ions on the microstadium surfaces, which then underwent recrystallization, forming ZnO nanocones. The presence of organic agents was also found to be crucial in the non-classical growth mechanisms of CaCO₃ and RHO-ZIF crystals as the presence of charged groups on the organic molecules led to the aggregation of precursor molecules/ions, preventing classical growth. The disordered aggregates underwent surface recrystallization, forming ‘core-shell' structures where a thin layer of single crystal encased a disordered core. Over time the crystallisation extended from the surface inwards, towards the core, until true single crystals were formed. Organic molecules were also shown to play a role in the non-classical growth of 8-branched Cu₂O structures. In this case, however, studies of the electronic configuration of the main terminating facets of Cu₂O crystals revealed another key factor in their non-classical growth. Terminating hydroxyl groups on the Cu₂O surfaces could have different charges depending on the number of Cu⁺ ions they were coordinated to. The terminating {111} faces were the only ones to be coated with negatively charged hydroxyl groups, which explained the rapid growth on these surfaces as they were able to attract the positively charged metal/polymer precursor clusters. This new phenomenon was also found to be the main driving force in the rapid growth of branches in snowflake-like Fe₂O₃ crystals despite no organic agent being used. In this case, the {11-20} faces of the seed crystals had positively charged hydroxyl groups that were able to rapidly attract the negatively charged [Fe(CN) ₆]³⁻ ions in the aqueous solution.

MCM-22 is a typical representative of the MWW family zeolite being obtained from laminated precursor MCM-22 (P) after calcination process having high surface area and high thermal stability. In this work, we carried out an optimization of the synthesis process of MCM-22 zeolite, in order to reduce the amount of reactants used and the crystallization time. The zeolite was synthesized using three different sources of silicon (Aerosil silica, silica gel and Ultrasil 60) and static hydrothermal treatment; in order to evaluate the influence of silicon source on the formation of the structure and physicochemical properties. The syntheses were performed without aging and with aging at room temperature and at 40 ° C for each source of silicon. It was also a study on the influence of calcination on the formation of MCM-22 structure. The materials (MCM-22 (P) and MCM-22) were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD); textural analysis of nitrogen adsorption at low temperature; scanning electron microscopy (SEM); spectroscopy in the infrared (FT-IR); thermogravimetry / derivative thermogravimetry (TGA / DTG) and determination of acidity termoprogramada desorption of NH3 (NH3-TPD). The X-ray diffraction showed that the synthesis of the materials has been successful, with the characteristic peaks of the MWW topology. In the conditions proposed in this work it was possible to optimize the synthesis of MCM-22 zeolite, which is obtained in a short time of 4 days without aging, for the sources of silica and Aerosil Ultrasil, and 3-day aging at 40 ° C for source of Aerosil silica. Unable to the formation of MCM-22 zeolite with silica gel within 8 days. The X-ray diffraction confirmed the obtaining of MCM-22 with high purity and crystallinity without the presence of any contaminant phase in a short time (4 days) in the absence of aging. Through the analysis (FT-IR) was confirmed the presence of the intrinsic vibrations of TO4 tetrahedrons that provide internal and external bands characteristics of these materials. Through the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA / DTG) it was found that higher weight loss occurred between 180 and 530 ° C and corresponds to the output of most of the organic driver. The results of BET showed that the textural properties of MCM-22 zeolite were heavily dependent on silicon source and treatment of synthesis gel. Generally, the samples showed a surface area higher than 500 m2 / g. From acid analysis by NH3-TPD it was observed that acid sites present in the samples were predominantly mild and strong acid sites. The source of silicon and the aging of the gel did not influence the acidity of the material. The evaluation method of calcination showed that the form of calcination used to obtain MCM-22 influences the textural properties of the zeolite. / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / A MCM-22 é uma zeólita típica representante da família MWW, sendo obtida a partir do precursor lamelar MCM-22(P) após processo de calcinação possuindo elevada área superficial e alta estabilidade térmica. Neste trabalho, realizou-se uma otimização do processo de síntese da zeólita MCM-22, com a finalidade de reduzir a quantidade de reagentes utilizados e o tempo de cristalização. A zeólita foi sintetizada empregando três diferentes fontes de silício (Sílica Aerosil, Ultrasil e Sílica gel 60) e tratamento hidrotérmico estático; com o objetivo de avaliar a influência da fonte de silício sobre a formação da estrutura e propriedades físico-químicas. As sínteses foram realizadas sem envelhecimento e com envelhecimento a temperatura ambiente e a 40°C, para cada fonte de silício. A influência do processo de calcinação sobre a formação da estrutura da MCM-22 também foi estudada. Os materiais obtidos (MCM-22 (P) e MCM-22) foram caracterizados por difração de raios-X (DRX); análise textural por adsorção de nitrogênio a baixa temperatura; microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV); espectroscopia na região do infravermelho (FT-IR); termogravimetria/termogravimetria derivada (TG/DTG), e determinação de acidez por dessorção termoprogramada de NH3 (TPD-NH3).Os difratogramas de raios-X comprovaram que a síntese dos materiais foi bem sucedida, apresentando os picos característicos da topologia MWW. Nas condições propostas neste trabalho foi possível otimizar a síntese da zeólita MCM-22, em um tempo curto de 4 dias sem envelhecimento, para as fontes de sílicas Aerosil e Ultrasil, e com 3 dias com envelhecimento a 40°C para a fonte de sílica Aerosil.Não foi possível a formação da zeólita MCM-22 com a sílica gel no período de 8 dias. Os difratogramas de raios-X comprovaram a obtenção da MCM-22 com alta pureza e cristalinidade, sem a presença de nenhuma fase contaminante, em um tempo reduzido (4 dias), e na ausência de envelhecimento. Por meio das análises (FT-IR) foi possível confirmar a presença das vibrações intrínsecas dos tetraedros TO4 que fornecem as bandas internas e externas características desses materiais. Através das análises termogravimétricas (TG/DTG) verificou-se que a maior perda de massa ocorreu entre 180 e 530 °C, e corresponde à saída da maior parte do direcionador orgânico. Os resultados de BET mostraram que as propriedades texturais da zeólita MCM-22 foram fortemente dependentes da fonte de silício e do tratamento do gel de síntese. De uma forma geral, as amostras apresentaram área superficial superior a 500 m2/g. A partir das análises de acidez por TPD-NH3 observou-se que os sítios ácidos presentes nas amostras foram, predominantemente, sítios ácidos moderados e fortes. A fonte de silício e o envelhecimento do gel não influenciaram na acidez do material. A avaliação do método de calcinação revelou que a forma de calcinação empregada para a obtenção da MCM-22 influencia nas propriedades texturais da zeólita.

Les systèmes de stockage de chaleur par sorption (SSCS) ouvrent de nouvelles perspectives dans l'exploitation de l'énergie solaire pour le chauffage des bâtiments résidentiels. En effet, ces systèmes sont très prometteurs dans la mesure où ils permettent un stockage de chaleur sur de longues périodes (le stockage est réalisé sous forme de potentiel chimique) et offrent des densités énergétiques importantes (jusqu'à 230 kWh/m3 de matériau en moyenne) en comparaison aux systèmes classiques comme le stockage par chaleur sensible (qui, pour le cas de l'eau, dispose d'une densité énergétique moyenne d'environ 81 kWh/m3 de matériau pour une variation de 70°C) et le stockage par chaleur latente (qui atteint des densités énergétiques de 90 kWh/m3 de matériau).La présente thèse vise à étudier les performances d'un système de stockage de chaleur par sorption à base de zéolithe 13X intégré à un bâtiment type basse consommation. Des modèles mathématiques de transferts couplés de masse et de chaleur des différents composants du système sont développés et validés par le biais de l'expérimentation. La simulation numérique dynamique, comme outil de dimensionnement, permet, à partir des résultats d'analyses de sensibilité paramétrique sur les différents composants du système, l'étude de son fonctionnement et les critères de sa faisabilité. / Sorption heat storage systems (SHSS) open new perspectives for solar heating of residential buildings. These systems allow long term heat storage (storage is done in the form of chemical potential) and offer high energy densities (up to 230 kWh/m3 of material on average) compared to conventional heat storage systems such as sensible heat storage (which, for the case of water, has an average energy density of approximately 81 kWh/m3 of material for a temperature change of 70 °C) and latent heat storage (nearly reaching energy densities of 90 kWh/m3 of material on average).This thesis aims to study the performance of a sorption solar heat storage system on zeolite 13X, integrated to low-energy building. Mathematical models of coupled heat and mass transfer of various components of the system are developed and validated through experimentation. Numerical dynamic simulations allow to study the functioning of the SHSS in specific conditions, and its design with the results from the parametric sensitivity analysis on its components.