Using sonochemical methods for the preparation of mesoporous materials and for the deposition of catalysts into the mesopores

Ultrasound radiation can be used to synthesize a variety of mesporous materials. The reaction time is considerably shorter than the conventional methods. Ultrasonic waves can be further used for the insertion of amorphous nanosized catalysts into the mesopores. A detailed study demonstrates that the nanoparticles are deposited as a monolayer on the inner mesopores walls without blocking them. When the ultrasonically prepared catalyst/mesoporous-subtrate composite is used in catalysis a high conversion into product is obtained.