Breaking Zeolite Boundaries through Synthesis and Structural Evolution of IPC-9 and IPC-10 via the ADOR Mechanism

Sophie Barrow*
Periodicity:January - April'2025

Abstract

The synthesis of predicted but traditionally unfeasible zeolite frameworks remain a formidable challenge due to kinetic limitations inherent in solvothermal methods. This study presents a successful synthesis of two novel zeolites, IPC-9 and IPC-10, using the ADOR (Assembly–Disassembly–Organization–Reassembly) strategy applied to the layered precursor IPC-1P. The interlamellar space of IPC-1P was modified via controlled intercalation of organic cations such as choline and diethyldimethylammonium, followed by direct condensation and alkoxysilylation to yield IPC-9 and IPC-10, respectively. Structural characterization confirmed the presence of unique odd-member ring systems (10-7 and 12-9), unprecedented in known zeolite frameworks. Surface analysis revealed BET areas of 128 m²/g for IPC-9 and 217 m²/g for IPC-10, affirming their porous nature. High-resolution TEM and Rietveld refinement matched the experimental results to predicted models, validating the targeted topologies. These findings offer direct evidence that theoretical zeolite structures, previously deemed unfeasible due to framework energy and local interatomic distance constraints, can be realized through strategic post-synthetic modifications. This work not only challenges the conventional feasibility criteria but also expands the synthetic scope for future zeolite discovery.

Keywords

ADOR mechanism, IPC-9, IPC-10, zeolite synthesis, layered precursors, unfeasible frameworks, interlamellar modification, intercalation chemistry, BET surface area, Rietveld refinement

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