Materials,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
15(10), С. 3685 - 3685
Опубликована: Май 20, 2022
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
use
natural
zeolite
as
support
for
microbial
community
formation
during
wastewater
treatment.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
thermal
decomposition
and
differential
thermogravimetric
curves
(TGA/DGT)
techniques
were
used
physicochemical
structural
characterization
zeolites.
chemical
performed
before
after
treatment,
30
days
using
stationary
support.
composition
evaluated
in
terms
products
nitrification/denitrification
processes.
greatest
ammonium
(NH4+)
adsorption
obtained
contaminated
with
different
concentrations
ammonium,
nitrate
nitrite.
quality
index
(WWQI)
determined
assess
effluent
efficiency
treatment
plant
used,
showing
a
maximum
71%
improvement,
thus
suggesting
that
treated
could
be
discharged
into
aquatic
environments.
After
days,
NH4+
demonstrated
high
removal
(higher
than
98%),
while
NO3+
NO2+
had
70%
54%,
respectively.
metals
observed
follows
(%):
Mn
>
Cd
Cr
Zn
Fe
Ni
Co
Cu
Ba
Pb
Sr.
Analysis
diversity
samples
indicated
bacteria
are
formed
due
existence
nutrients
which
favor
their
formation.
In
addition,
characterized
by
SEM
results
acts
an
adsorbent
pollutants
and,
moreover,
material
under
optimal
conditions.
Comparing
two
studied
zeolites,
NZ1
(particle
size
1−3
mm)
found
more
suitable
Overall,
potential
pollutant
biomass
growth
Molecules,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
29(5), С. 1069 - 1069
Опубликована: Фев. 29, 2024
Zeolites,
a
group
of
minerals
with
unique
properties,
have
been
known
for
more
than
250
years.
However,
it
was
the
development
methods
hydrothermal
synthesis
zeolites
and
their
large-scale
industrial
applications
(oil
processing,
agriculture,
production
detergents
building
materials,
water
treatment
processes,
etc.)
that
made
them
one
most
important
materials
20th
century,
great
practical
research
significance.
The
orderly,
homogeneous
crystalline
porous
structure
zeolites,
susceptibility
to
various
modifications,
useful
physicochemical
properties
contribute
continuous
expansion
in
both
large-volume
processes
(ion
exchange,
adsorption,
separation
mixture
components,
catalysis)
specialized
ones
(sensors).
following
review
knowledge
available
literature
on
aims
present
information
methods,
selected
this
aluminosilicates.
Special
attention
is
given
use
agriculture
environmental
protection.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. e25303 - e25303
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
In
recent
decades,
environmental
pollution
has
become
a
significant
problem
for
human
health
and
impact.
The
high
accumulation
of
heavy
metals
in
waters
soils
from
different
sources
was
conducted
finding
efficient
environmentally
friendly
treatment
methods
materials
their
removal,
respectively.
Natural
zeolites
have
found
wide-ranging
applications
remediation
protection,
considering
various
modification
designed
to
enhance
the
natural
zeolites'
adsorptive
or
ion-exchange
capabilities
increased
efficiency.
This
paper
briefly
consolidates
scientific
literature
related
main
characteristics
modified
zeolites,
advantages
limitations
applying
remediation,
summarizes
methodologies
applied
order
improve
properties.
Their
application
removing
water
systems
is
also
comprehensively
discussed.
review
highlights
excellent
potential
be
used
after
specific
as
sustainable
green
material
solve
numerous
issues.
Applied Nano,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
3(3), С. 163 - 186
Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2022
The
world
is
facing
immense
challenges
in
terms
of
food
security,
due
to
the
combined
impacts
ever-increasing
population
and
adversity
climate
change.
In
an
attempt
counteract
these
factors,
smart
nutrient
delivery
systems,
including
nano-fertilizers,
additives,
material
coatings,
have
been
introduced
increase
productivity
meet
growing
demand.
Use
nanocarriers
agro-practices
for
sustainable
farming
contributes
achieving
up
75%
a
prolonged
period
maintain
availability
soil
plants
adverse
conditions.
this
context,
sieve-like
zeolites
diversity
their
structural
morphologies
attracted
increasing
interest
over
recent
years.
Engineered
nano-porous
zeolites,
also
called
aluminosilicates,
are
defined
based
on
presence
micro-
(<2
nm),
meso-
(2–50
macropores
(>50
which
can
be
employed
as
carriers
fertilizers
enhanced
ion-exchange
properties
adsorption
capabilities.
study,
we
provide
detailed
overview
production
optimization
hierarchical
zeolite
structures
within
size
range
from
nanometers,
well
various
top-down
bottom-up
approaches
used
synthesize
with
large
surface
area,
tunable
pore
size,
high
thermal
stability,
make
them
excellent
candidate
agronomy.
pesticides,
insecticides,
by
loading
into
nano-zeolites
manage
crop
without
disrupting
health
discussed,
future
perspectives
perpetual
maintenance
productivity.
Green Carbon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
2(1), С. 12 - 32
Опубликована: Март 1, 2024
Zeolites,
are
characterized
by
their
microporous,
crystalline
structures
with
a
four-connected
framework
variable
compositions,
predominantly
aluminosilicates.
They
extensively
utilized
as
adsorbents,
catalysts,
and
ion
exchangers
across
domestic
industrial
sectors.
With
the
ongoing
energy
transition
from
fossil
fuels
to
renewable
sources
pursuit
of
environmentally
sustainable
development,
zeolites
increasingly
being
explored
beyond
traditional
application
fields.
investigated
for
adsorption
catalytic
capabilities
in
protection
restoration
air,
water,
soil
quality,
well
friendly
"green"
production
chemicals.
This
review
article
details
these
novel
potential
applications
zeolites,
emphasizing
unique
properties
that
render
them
suitable
each
specific
use
case
discussing
how
can
be
fine-tuned
through
material
selection
or
purpose-driven
synthesis
methods.
Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
188(1), С. 17 - 30
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025
ABSTRACT
Ethiopia
faces
significant
agricultural
challenges,
including
soil
degradation,
nutrient
depletion,
and
water
scarcity,
which
threaten
food
security
sustainable
development.
Addressing
these
issues
requires
innovative
solutions
to
enhance
health,
conserve
resources,
improve
crop
productivity.
This
bibliographic
review
systematically
explores
the
potential
of
zeolite
technology
as
a
tool
for
tackling
challenges
in
Ethiopia.
Studies
sourced
from
databases,
such
Google
Scholar,
PubMed,
Scopus,
AGRIS,
were
analyzed,
with
123
articles
selected
on
basis
relevance,
credibility,
data
support.
Zeolite
offers
multiple
benefits,
reducing
leaching
by
65%–86%,
increasing
pH
levels
7.05
8.12
7.5
t
ha
−1
application,
improving
grain
yields
15.9%–31.8%
across
crops
like
rice,
barley,
maize
10
application.
Despite
advantages,
adoption
remains
limited.
highlights
need
field
trials
assess
crop‐specific
responses
socio‐economic
impacts.
If
identified
research
gaps
are
addressed,
could
become
an
essential
component
Ethiopia's
toolkit,
enabling
farmers
productivity,
adapt
climate
variability,
achieve
security.
Its
transform
farming
systems,
contributing
resilience
against
environmental
stresses
supporting
long‐term
