Transmission electron microscopy as an important tool for characterization of zeolite structures. Issue 11 (2nd October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wan, W.; Su, J.; Zou, X. D.; Willhammar, T.
• Is Part Of: Inorganic chemistry frontiers. Volume 5:Issue 11(2018)
• Page Start: 2836
• Page End: 2855
• Publication Date: 2018-10-02
• Subjects: Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; 546.05
• DOI: 10.1039/c8qi00806j
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-1553

Abstract

Abstract : This review presents various TEM techniques including electron diffraction, high-resolution TEM and scanning TEM imaging, and electron tomography and their applications for structure characterization of zeolite materials. Abstract : Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is an important tool for structure characterization of zeolite materials. Structural information can be obtained by different TEM techniques, for example electron diffraction (ED), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and electron tomography (ET), each with its own advantages and limitations. These techniques are briefly introduced. Examples are given to show how these techniques can be used to solve various structure-related problems in zeolites. With this review we will describe the basic principles of transmission electron microscopy techniques for structural characterization, including recent methodological advancements. Advantages as well as challenges of using TEM for structural characterization will be described in relation to other methods. Examples of structural characterization of zeolites will be given for each of the methods.