Abstract

SYNTHESIS OF MESOPOROUS MOLECULAR SIEVES SBA-16 FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTEMATERIAL AS RICE HUSK ASH

S. B. Shete*

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Abstract

Rice Husk is the by-product produce during rice milling. Sustainable use of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Rice Husk (RH) in Industrial Sector and other fields depends upon its physical and chemical properties. This research contributes holistic approach to the potential use of rice husk towards synthesis of meso-porous material than the traditional uses of husks. It not only reduces the cost of material but also results in the reduction of the environmental greenhouse effects. Attempts have been made to investigate crystallization kinetics of SBA -16. The various synthesis parameters were investigated during crystallization of SBA -16. The activation energy of crystallization kinetics of SBA – 16 was calculated using Arrhenius equation and found to be 184.62 kJ / mole in the present system of synthesis.

Keywords: Rice Husk Ash, Sba -16, Pluronic F127, Crystallization Kinetics, Activation Energy.