Nanotechnology applied to the modification of clinoptilolite zeolite for lead removal in water

ABSTRACT

In this research study, a natural zeolite was used as a support to synthesize a nanocomposite material that enhances the adsorption capacity of dissolved lead ions in water. The rock mineral used contained a purer crystalline phase of clinoptilolite, which was recovered and treated to produce the support material (HT-FP). Using the hydrothermal method, nanoparticles of zinc oxide and iron oxide/hydroxide were synthesized from HT-FP, resulting in the final nanocomposite material (HT-FP/ZnO/α-FeOOH). This nanocomposite material shows great potential for removing lead from drinking water.

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