Up-scaling a Sol-Gel Process for the Production of a Multi-Component Xerogel Powder
A sol-gel process for the synthesis of a multi-component oxide material from the system SiO2-ZrO2-Al2O3underwent optimization and up-scaling. Initially, on a laboratory scale, components including precursors, catalysts, and additives were methodically evaluated to ensure a safe and efficient transit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | deu |
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Swiss Chemical Society
2024-03-01
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| Series: | CHIMIA |
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| Online Access: | https://www.chimia.ch/chimia/article/view/7215 |
| Summary: | A sol-gel process for the synthesis of a multi-component oxide material from the system SiO2-ZrO2-Al2O3underwent optimization and up-scaling. Initially, on a laboratory scale, components including precursors, catalysts, and additives were methodically evaluated to ensure a safe and efficient transition to larger volumes. Subsequently, the equipment for the whole setup of the sol-gel process was strategically selected. Leveraging insights from these optimizations, the process was successfully scaled-up to pilot-scale operation, conducting hydrolysis, condensation reactions, gelation, aging, and drying within a single, integrated conical dryer system for an 80 L batch. A visual test and FTIR spectroscopy were applied for process control and monitoring.
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| ISSN: | 0009-4293 2673-2424 |