Characteristics of the structure of natural zeolites and their potential application in catalysis and adsorption processes

Abstract

Authors present a short review of selected natural-origin zeolite materials. This article discusses the structure, classification and ability to modify natural zeolites, along with examples of their potential applications as adsorbents or catalysts.

Keywords

• natural zeolites
• adsorption
• catalysis
• clinoptilolite
• mordenite
• chabazite
• analcime
• phillipsite