Synthesis of zeolite materials from asbestos wastes: An economical approach

Saada, MAli; Soulard, M; Patarin, J; Regis, RC

HERO ID

2018579

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2009

HERO ID 2018579
In Press No
Year 2009
Title Synthesis of zeolite materials from asbestos wastes: An economical approach
Authors Saada, MAli; Soulard, M; Patarin, J; Regis, RC
Journal Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
Volume 122
Issue 1-3
Page Numbers 275-282
Abstract Several types of zeolite materials were synthesized using industrial asbestos wastes, which were of different natures and origins: Cords (S1) and Plates (S2) of thermal insulation, but also a specimen of the Jussieu building in Paris (S3). This revaluing process includes two steps. Firstly, the alteration of the wastes into amorphous silica is achieved by acid leaching with H(2)SO(4) at different concentrations for variable periods of time. Preliminary characterizations performed on the treated materials revealed the presence of amorphous compounds that confirmed the structural damage of asbestos fibers. Secondly, zeolite materials such as Na-A (LTA), Na-X (FAU), silicalite-1 (pure silica MFI zeolite) and BEA are synthesized using the resulting amorphous compound as a unique silica source. The obtained materials were fully characterized by usual techniques. Amorphous silica derived from asbestos wastes is found to be an economical and highly reactive source for the zeolite synthesis. (C) 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Doi 10.1016/j.micromeso.2009.03.011
Wosid WOS:000266061500040
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Keyword Asbestos wastes; Acid leaching; Amorphization; Zeolite synthesis