Abstract: Zeolite FSM-16 was synthesized by reconstruction of layered silicate in the presence of organic surfactant. With partial replacement of Ti ³⁺ with organic cations, TiO₂ nano-structured particles were simultaneously built in the channel of the zeolite as the framework of the zeolite was formed. XRD, IRand Raman spectroscopic characterizations indicate that SiO₄ tetrahedron may be distorted and transferred from Q 3 to Q 2 form due to the pucker and reconstruction of the layered structure. The formation of TiO₂ nano structured particles had no influence on the formation of zeolite framework, however, the interaction obviously occurred between TiO₂ nano structured particles and zeolite framework.

Key words: Nano structured semiconductor, Mesopore zeolite, Layered silicate, Titanium oxide