Synthesis and characterization of zeolite-Y using Ficus exasperata leaf: A preliminary study
J.A. Oyebanji, Pious O. Okekunle, O.S.I. Fayomi
Abstract
In this study, Ficus exasperata (Fe) leaf (sand paper leaf) raw sample was characterized using proximate and ultimate analysis and the ash was characterized using X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. XRF analysis showed that Alumina (Al2 O3) and Silica (SiO2) were 6.50% and 67.50%, Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis showed high presence of silica (42.40%), alumina (15.00%) and Oxygen (20.80%). FTIR unveiled peaks with zeolite-Y patterns. SEM analysis indicates good surface morphology and hexagonal shaped crystal lattice in comparison with commercial zeolite-Y.
Topics & Concepts
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopyZeoliteScanning electron microscopeNuclear chemistryPowder diffractionMaterials scienceCrystal structureEnergy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopyAnalytical Chemistry (journal)ChemistryMineralogyCrystallographyChemical engineeringCatalysisEnvironmental chemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringClay minerals and soil interactionsGeotechnical and construction materials studiesZeolite Catalysis and Synthesis