Table 2.
Particle sizes of mesoporous silicates as measured using SEM, Zetasizer and Coulter Counter equipment.
| Method of Measurement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | SEM (nm) | Zetasizer (nm) | Coulter counter (nm) |
| MCM-41ref | 100–150 | 470±252 | - |
| MCM-41cal | 100–150 | 270±38 | - |
| SBA-15 | 600–800 | 740±160 | - |
| MCF | 4000–5000 | 4700±1150 | 5270±4000 |