Also: clinoptilolite, molecular sieves
Zeolites are crystalline minerals riddled with molecule-sized pores. Natural and synthetic zeolites trap ammonium and heavy metals, separate gases and act as catalysts in refineries.
Readiness: lab lab studies · prototype demonstrated objects · commercial products or buildings in real use · review summaries of other studies.
A review of hierarchical zeolites designed for better use of microporous crystals in catalysis.
As reported in: Pérez-Ramírez, Christensen, Egeblad et al. (2008). Hierarchical zeolites: enhanced utilisation of microporous crystals in catalysis by advances in materials design. Chemical Society Reviews. doi:10.1039/b809030k
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Compared adsorption of CO2, methane, nitrous oxide and nitrogen on MOF-5, MOF-177 and zeolite 5A.
As reported in: Saha, Bao, Jia et al. (2010). Adsorption of CO<sub>2</sub>, CH<sub>4</sub>, N<sub>2</sub>O, and N<sub>2</sub> on MOF-5, MOF-177, and Zeolite 5A. Environmental Science & Technology. doi:10.1021/es9032309
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A review of polymer mixed-matrix membranes containing zeolites for gas separation.
As reported in: Bastani, Esmaeili, Asadollahi (2013). Polymeric mixed matrix membranes containing zeolites as a filler for gas separation applications: A review. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2012.09.019
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Used natural Chinese zeolite as an adsorbent for ammonium in water.
Built / tested: adsorbents
As reported in: Huang, Xiao, Yan et al. (2010). Ammonium removal from aqueous solutions by using natural Chinese (Chende) zeolite as adsorbent. Journal of Hazardous Materials. doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.09.156
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Lead removal from water with natural and pretreated clinoptilolite: equilibrium and kinetics.
Built / tested: adsorbents
As reported in: Günay, Arslankaya, Tosun (2007). Lead removal from aqueous solution by natural and pretreated clinoptilolite: Adsorption equilibrium and kinetics. Journal of Hazardous Materials. doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2006.12.034
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