Adsorption Capacity of Y Zeolite Using Organic Solvents such as Adsorbates

Abstract

The zeolites differ from traditional adsorbents for selective adsorption of small molecules, the high adsorption capacity at low concentrations and affinity for organic compounds and unsaturated polar molecules. In this work a Y-type zeolite was synthesized, characterized by x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and adsorption of nitrogen and subjected to test adsorption capacity where it was found that the Y zeolite has the potential adsorption capacity compared to other materials being studied and marketed.

Effect of Silver Addition on the Adsorption Properties of Y Zeolite

“…In the modern materials science, the zeolite family is represented by a huge variety of silica-alumina molecular sieves characterized with different porous structure. Among them, ordered microporous Y zeolite was numerously shown as an effective adsorbent for trapping CO2 and volatile organic compounds [8][9][10][11][12]. In particular, toluene, which is known to be one of the most toxic components of the exhaust gases, can be efficiently trapped by Y zeolite [12].…”