Synthesis of Zeolite from Waste Perlite by Hydrothermal Treatment

Abstract

Various zeolites were synthesized though hydrothermal treatment of perlite with alkaline solutions in order to facilitate effective use of the discarded perlite. Perlite is volcanic glass mainly composed of amorphous aluminum silicate and its composition is a main component SiO2 and Al2O3 with less impurities such as heavy metals. Therefore, zeolite synthesis from perlite is more convenient compared to from other waste materials (slag, ash, etc.). The obtained zeolites were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and SEM. As the result, FAU, PHI, SOD and CAN zeolites were able to be generated from perlite by changing the hydrothermal treatment condition.

Keywords

• waste
• perlite
• zeolite
• hydrothermal treatment