Fundamental properties and sustainable applications of the natural zeolite clinoptilolite

Fundamental properties and sustainable applications of the natural zeolite clinoptilolite

23 May 2024 | Nadia Grifasi, Bianca Ziantoni, Debora Fino, Marco Piumetti
This review explores the sustainable applications of clinoptilolite, a naturally abundant zeolite, in various fields. Clinoptilolite's versatile physico-chemical properties make it suitable for environmental catalysis, CO₂ removal, wastewater purification, aquaculture, animal feeding, food industry, medical applications, and energy storage systems. The presence of cations in its framework allows for fine-tuning of its features, making it effective in adsorbing specific compounds. The review aims to provide insights into developing sustainable technologies using clinoptilolite, emphasizing its natural abundance, cost-effectiveness, and non-harmful nature. Clinoptilolite's formation, structure, and properties are discussed, highlighting its thermal stability, ion exchange capacity, and zeodration capabilities. Its environmental applications, particularly in pollution control, catalysis, and agriculture, are detailed, showcasing its effectiveness in removing pollutants from gaseous and aqueous streams. The review underscores the potential of clinoptilolite as a sustainable and eco-friendly material, reducing the need for harmful chemicals and minimizing environmental impact.This review explores the sustainable applications of clinoptilolite, a naturally abundant zeolite, in various fields. Clinoptilolite's versatile physico-chemical properties make it suitable for environmental catalysis, CO₂ removal, wastewater purification, aquaculture, animal feeding, food industry, medical applications, and energy storage systems. The presence of cations in its framework allows for fine-tuning of its features, making it effective in adsorbing specific compounds. The review aims to provide insights into developing sustainable technologies using clinoptilolite, emphasizing its natural abundance, cost-effectiveness, and non-harmful nature. Clinoptilolite's formation, structure, and properties are discussed, highlighting its thermal stability, ion exchange capacity, and zeodration capabilities. Its environmental applications, particularly in pollution control, catalysis, and agriculture, are detailed, showcasing its effectiveness in removing pollutants from gaseous and aqueous streams. The review underscores the potential of clinoptilolite as a sustainable and eco-friendly material, reducing the need for harmful chemicals and minimizing environmental impact.
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