Microwave Irradiation-Assisted Synthesis of Zeolites from Coal Fly Ash: An Optimization Study for a Sustainable and Efficient Production Process

• Boitumelo Makgabutlane,
• Lebea N. Nthunya,
• Edward N. Nxumalo,
• Nicholas M. Musyoka,
• Sabelo D. Mhlanga

Affiliations

Boitumelo Makgabutlane

Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa

Lebea N. Nthunya

Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

Edward N. Nxumalo

Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability Research Unit, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa

Nicholas M. Musyoka

HySA Infrastructure Centre of Competence, Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials (CeNAM), Chemicals cluster, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa

Sabelo D. Mhlanga

SabiNano Research and Innovation and the DSI/MINTEK Nanotechnology Innovation Centre, Mintek, Johannesburg, South Africa