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Synthesis of Zeolite Nanoparticles via Horizontal Vapor Phase Method for Wastewater Treatment Applications

Terrish Kylle P. Mendoza | Kent Regil R. Nasol | Gil Nonato C. Santos | Ven Jordan Diputado | Mark Nathaniel Dolina | Anthony Gerard G. Santos | Belinda B. Faustino | Cathy Escuadro | Samuel Augustus Toledo | Eleanor M. Olegario

 

Abstract:

The study combined zeolite nanoparticles of appropriate size for potential applications in wastewater treatment. Horizontal Vapor Phase Growth (HVPG) Technique was set up as the creation strategy, with a beginning material of 1 g powdered zeolite. Differed parameters incorporate baking temperatures of 1100o C and 1200o C and baking duration of 6 and 8 hours, while ramp time was held at 40 minutes. Spherical zeolite nanoparticles are prevalent in the fine-size range of 101 - 2,500 nm diameter, ultra-fine zeolite particles of ? 100 nm diameter, and coarse particles of > 2,500 nm diameter. Results from the pour-plate method show minimal microbial development when exposed to the zeolite nanoparticles in contrast with wastewater tests placed on an empty quartz tube.