A REVIEW ON ZEOLITES: PROPERTIES, PREPARATION METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

Rawaa Samir  Kadhim

doi:10.30572/2018/KJE/170106

Authors

Rawaa Samir Kadhim Assistant Lecturer, Ceramics Engineering and Building Materials Department, Faculty of Materials Engineering, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30572/2018/KJE/170106

Keywords:

Zeolites, Crystalline aluminosilicate, Porous structures, Hydrothermal synthesis, Catalysis, Adsorption

Abstract

Zeolites are a particular type of crystalline aluminosilicate minerals that stand out for their remarkable chemical characteristics and distinctive porous architectures. This work offers a thorough summary of the characteristics, procedures for preparation, synthesis parameters, and various uses of zeolites. Zeolites are particularly useful in catalysis, adsorption, and separation processes because of their large surface areas, great heat stability, and ion-exchange capabilities. Their characteristics can be adjusted by a variety of preparation procedures, including ion-exchange operations, sol-gel methods, and hydrothermal synthesis. The achievement of particular material properties depends critically on modifications to synthesis parameters, such as temperature, pH, and precursor concentrations. Zeolites are particularly useful in the petrochemical industry for isomerization and cracking, in environmental engineering for air purification and wastewater treatment, and in agriculture as soil conditioners. The importance of maximizing synthesis conditions to improve zeolites efficiency and selectivity for certain applications is emphasized in this review

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