Researchers Detail Proton Role in Molecular Sieve Crystallization

Scientists from CAS and Nankai University have identified a proton-mediated crystallization mechanism for aluminophosphate and silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves. Published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, this finding, achieved using advanced NMR spectroscopy, offers crucial insights into acidity's influence on molecular sieve formation and informs the design of porous materials.