Zeolitic self-enclosed micro-cavities were successfully fabricated. In the process, a zeolite film was grown on silicon wafer followed by pore activation and wet etching. Etchant molecules diffused through the zeolite pores and etched the silicon underneath. Nitric acid and pyridine were used for the feasibility study of chemical storages and releases using the microcavities. The release of nit...

The potential of surfactant modified zeolites as adsorbents for mycotoxins and as carrier of the pharmaceutical drugs was investigated. Ochratoxin A OCHRA (mycotoxin) and diclofenac sodium DS (anti-inflamatory drug) were used as model substances. Surface of the clinoptilolite was modified with different amounts of quaternary ammonium ions (hexadecyltrimethyl ammonium HDTMA or octadecyldimethylb...

Calcium-rich zeolites control naturally occurring chemical degradation in the black soils (Vertisols and their intergrades). With the help of modern tools such as remote sensing, geographic information system, soil database, geological information, topography and other related datasets, an attempt was made to update the distribution of zeolitic soils in India. To ascertain the presence of Ca-ri...

Zeolitic adsorbents have been developed for molybdenum recovery from various sources. The batchwise adsorption ability of molybdenum ion (Mo) with zeolite A type adsorbent could be improved when the counter cation (Na) was exchanged by divalent ions (Sr and Ca), while no significant difference was observed in the case of zeolite X type adsorbent. The adsorption ability for Mo was therefore base...

Two different fly ash (FA) samples were tested for their ability to give synthetic zeolitic products. Polish bituminous (PB) and South African (SA) coal fly ash (FA) samples, derived from pilot-scale circulated fluidized bed (CFB) combustion facilities, have been utilized as raw materials. The two FAs underwent a hydrothermal activation with 1M NaOH solution at 90°C for 24 h. Two different FA/N...

Zeolitization of fly-ash by a direct route and a fusion method (two-step process) was studied using an orthogonal array of Taguchi experimental design. The effect of different processing conditions, such as type and concentration of the mineralizing agent, fusion and crystallizing temperatures and times and stirring speed, on the quantity of the zeolitic phase obtained, were evaluated. By means...

A highly effective biological fertilizer (bio-fertilizer) can be produced cheaply in countries that have a source of a suitable type of zeolitic rock (tuff). Such rocks occur worldwide in areas of past or current volcanism. In the event of explosive volcanic activity huge volumes of silicic glass and other debris are projected into the atmosphere. Reaching high altitude the fine material is sep...

We report a solvent-free synthesis of all silica Beta zeolite using a cheap organic template of tetraethylammonium bromide (TEABr). The method includes mixing, grinding and heating solid raw material in the absence of water solvent but the presence of zeolite seeds. The absence of water solvent significantly improves the efficiency of synthesis, while the addition of seeds remarkably enhances t...

−− The objective of this work was to synthesize zeolitic products using rice husk ash (RHA) as silicon source. For the synthesis, two mineralizing agents: NaOH and KOH were tested. Chemical composition of the synthesized samples as well as their cation exchange capacity (CEC) were determined. The samples were also characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). ...