A novel method for a nanosized ZSM-5 (MFI) zeolite synthesis in proton form

A new method for the synthesis of nanosized ZSM-5 zeolite with the MFI structure in the proton form is reported. The material was synthesized by the hydrothermal-microwave method and characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, low-temperature nitrogen physisorption, thermal desorption of ammonia and solid- state ²⁷Al NMR. The synthesized material is formed by zeolite particles of 30–80 nm in size, which ensures its high specific surface area, pore volume and interparticle porosity.