High Resolution Electron Microscopy on zeolites

Zeolites are very suitable for high-resolution electron microscopical investigation since their pore structure often allows an unambiguous interpretation of the images, especially when taken with the electron beam parallel to one of the pore channel direction. HREM can give very useful information on a number of subjects of major importance in zeolite synthesis a.Nucleation;b.Defect characterization;c.Characterization of growth mechanisms of denser phases;d.Structure determination;e.Identification of small metal particles inside the zeolite matrix.f.Structural changes due to (catalytic) reactions.