Zeolites, a class of microporous crystalline materials, have gained significant attention due to their exceptional adsorption capabilities. Among these, natural zeolites, such as clinoptilolite, offer abundant, affordable, and environmentally friendly options for various applications. One such application is the removal of sulfate from contaminated water resources. This study explored the modification of clinoptilolite through an ion exchange process to enhance its sulfate removal efficiency. The ion exchange method, a simple and cost-effective approach, aligns with the goal of developing sustainable and efficient water treatment solutions. To optimize the adsorption process, the study evaluated the impact of temperature, time, and solution concentration on sulfate removal performance using the Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The results indicated that the maximum adsorption efficiency (81.79%) was achieved at a temperature of 60°C, a contact time of 3 hours, and a sulfate concentration of 0.6 M. Characterization techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), were employed to analyze the structural changes and performance of the modified clinoptilolite. Overall, this study demonstrates the potential of modified clinoptilolite as an effective and sustainable adsorbent for sulfate removal, offering promising prospects for industrial water treatment applications.
Hematian, S., & Peyvandi, K. (2024). Enhanced Sulfate Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Ion-Exchanged Clinoptilolite: A Study on Adsorption Efficiency and Process Optimization. Journal of Particle Science and Technology, (), -. doi: 10.22104/jpst.2024.7130.1264
MLA
Saeideh Hematian; Kiana Peyvandi. "Enhanced Sulfate Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Ion-Exchanged Clinoptilolite: A Study on Adsorption Efficiency and Process Optimization". Journal of Particle Science and Technology, , , 2024, -. doi: 10.22104/jpst.2024.7130.1264
HARVARD
Hematian, S., Peyvandi, K. (2024). 'Enhanced Sulfate Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Ion-Exchanged Clinoptilolite: A Study on Adsorption Efficiency and Process Optimization', Journal of Particle Science and Technology, (), pp. -. doi: 10.22104/jpst.2024.7130.1264
VANCOUVER
Hematian, S., Peyvandi, K. Enhanced Sulfate Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Ion-Exchanged Clinoptilolite: A Study on Adsorption Efficiency and Process Optimization. Journal of Particle Science and Technology, 2024; (): -. doi: 10.22104/jpst.2024.7130.1264
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