The influence of seawater ions on the structural features of MFI, FAU and LTA zeolites

Bo Zhu, Linda Zou, Jerry Lin, Anita Hill, Huanting Wang, Yi Huang, Mikel Duke

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Abstract

In this work, we study the structural response of MFI, FAU and LTA type zeolite powders to the presence of cations commonly found in sea salts including Na, K, Ca2, and Mg2. Zeolite powders were exposed to seawater solution (3.8wt% (TDS)), and the structure of the zeolite powders was characterized by synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction. The results obtained from ion adsorption testing and synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction showed that the zeolites interacted with monovalent and divalent cations, and these interactions altered the crystal dimensions of the zeolites. The changes in structure could possibly affect diffusion properties of these materials when used as membranes for desalination.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationICONN 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Pages162-165
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event2010 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ICONN 2010 - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Duration: Feb 22 2010Feb 26 2010

Publication series

NameICONN 2010 - Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Other

Other2010 3rd International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ICONN 2010
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney, NSW
Period2/22/102/26/10

Keywords

  • Desalination
  • FAU
  • Ion interactions
  • LTA
  • MFI
  • Structure change
  • Synchrotron X-ray powder diffraction
  • Zeolites

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering

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