Effect of kaolin pre-treatment method and NaOH levels on the structure and properties of kaolin-derived faujasite zeolites
Stephen Otieno, Chrispin O. Kowenje, Fredrick Orori Kengara, Robert Mokaya
Abstract
The zeolite type prepared from kaolin depends on the mode of fusion of the clay with zeolite Y and X generated, respectively, from partial or full fusion. Wet mixing of clay with NaOH followed by dry fusion optimises formation of zeolite X.
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FaujasiteZeoliteFusionChemical engineeringMixing (physics)Materials scienceChemistryMineralogyOrganic chemistryCatalysisPhilosophyLinguisticsEngineeringPhysicsQuantum mechanicsZeolite Catalysis and SynthesisClay minerals and soil interactionsAdsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal