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Series E: Applied Sciences - Vol. 362
Natural Microporous Materials in
Environmental Technology
edited by
P. Misaelides
Department of Chemistry,
Aristotle University,
Thessaloniki, Greece
F.
Macaăek
Department of Nuclear Chemistry,
Comenius University,
Bratislava, Slovakia
T.J. Pinnavaia
Department of Chemistry,
Michigan State University,
East Lansing, U.S.A.
and
C. Colella
Dipartimento di Ingegneria dei Materiali e delia Produzione,
Universita Federico II,
Napoli, Italy
Springer Science+Business Media, B.V.
Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on the Application of
Natural Microporous Materials for Environmental Technology,
Smolenice Castle, Slovakia,
26-30 October, 1998
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ISBN 978-0-7923-5889-3 ISBN 978-94-011-4499-5 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-94-011-4499-5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ix
CLAY MINERALS
Structure and Chemical Characteristics of Modified Clays 3
P. Komadel
Pillared Clays: Chemistry and Prospects 19
R.A. Schoonheydt and K. Y. Jacobs
Hg2+ Trapping by Thiol -Functionalised Mesoporous Silica Molecular Sieves 33
L. Mercier and T.J. Pinnavaia
The Use of Clays as Sorbents and Catalysts 49
M. Caine, G. Dyer, J. V. Holder, B.N. Osborne, W.A Matear,
R. W. McCabe, D. Mobbs, S. Richardson and L. Wang
Contaminant Plume Management Utilising In Situ Organoclay Sorbent Zones 71
S. A Boyd and G. Sheng
Atomistic Computer Modelling of Chiral Pillared Clays 85
J. Breu, N. Raj, C. Richard and A Catlow
Natural Microporous Materials of Central Slovakia 101
V. $ucha and I. Kraus
Sorption and Leaching Properties of the Composites and Complexes
of Natural Microporous Materials 109
F. Macasek
Experimental Study on the Formation of Heavy Metal Sulphides
Using Layer Silicates: Environmental Aspects 137
E. Helios Rybicka, A Piestn:ynski and S. Th. Schmidt
Diffusion of Radionuclides in Clay-Based Ceramics 147
I.A Ivanov, V.1. Tsvetkov, AN. Gulin and V.M. Shatkov
vi
NATURAL ZEOLITES
Zeoponic Substrates for Space Applications: Advances in the Use
of Natural Zeolites for Plant Growth 157
D. W Ming and E. R. Allen
Natural Zeolites and Nuclear-Waste Management: The Case of
Yucca Mountain, Nevada, USA 177
D.L. Bish
Interaction of Actinides with Natural Microporous Materials 193
P. Misaelides and A. Godelitsas
Environmental Applications of Natural Zeolitic Materials Based
on their Ion Exchange Properties 207
C. Colella
Zeolitised Materials of the Mediterranean Area as Adsorbents
for Environmental Protection 225
D. Caputo, B. de Gennaro, M Pansini and C. Colella
Distribution of Industrial Minerals in Sardinia (Italy): Clinoptilolite
Bearing Rocks of the Logudoro Region 237
A. Langella. P. Cappelletti, G. Cem, D.L. Bish and M de' Gennaro
Application of Microporous Materials for the Recovery of
Nutrients From Wastewaters 253
L. Liberti, G. Boghetich, A. Lopez and D. Petruzzelli
Transition Metal Complexes Supported on Natural Zeolitic
Materials: An Overview 271
A. Godelitsas
Heterogeneous Catalysis at Supercritical Conditions Using
Microporous Materials. Environmental Advantages 283
G.Manos
Properties ofNaOH-Treated Slovak Zeolitic Tuff and its Sorption Ability
Towards Some Cations 303
M. FOidesova, P. Dillinger and P. LukQc
Zeolites in Aquacultural Primary Production 319
J.L. Lopez-Ruiz
Sorption of Cadmium(ll) and Nickel(II) on a Natural Zeolite Rich
in Clinoptilolite 327
M. Martinez, L. Duro, M Rovira and J. de Pablo
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Environmental Applications of Modified Natural Zeolites 335
V.A. l{ikashina and B.F. Myasoedov
Romanian Volcanic Tuffs Exploitation in Environmental Protection 345
E. Popovici, G. Burtica, R. Pode, l. Bedelean and l. Calb
Sorption of Heavy Metals and Radionuclides on Zeolites and Clays 353
P. Rajec, F. Macasek and P. Misaelides
A Preliminary Study of Mercury Uptake by a Greek Zeoliferous Rock 365
M. Soupioni, B. Symeopoulos, J. Athanasiou, A. Gioulis,
P. Koutsoukos and P. Tsolis-Katagas
Natural Sorbents as Barriers against Migration of Radionuclides
from Radioactive Waste Repositories 371
l. G. Stefanova
Preparation of a Modified Adsorbent Based on Clinoptilolite and
its Application for the Removal of Iron and Manganese Ions
from Artesian Water 381
Yu. l. Tarasevich
NATURAL MICROPOROUS OXIDES
Metal Detachments from (Hydr)Oxide Mineral Surfaces. A Molecular View 389
WH Casey, J. Nordin, B.L. Phillips and S. Nordin
Using Magnetites to Remediate Heavy Metal Wastewaters from
Acid-Mine Drainage 411
M.D. Johnson, R. Wingo and M. Valdez
Wastewater Treatment Technology Based on Iron Oxides 417
J.D. Navratil
Goethite Mineral as a Sorbent for Heavy Metal Ions 425
K.A. Matis, D. Zamboulis, A.l. Zouboulis and NK. Lazaridis
Reversed-Phase Column Extraction Studies using a Standardised and
Silanised Anatolian Perlite 435
H Akfay and S. Kylynr;
Characterisation of Natural Microporous Manganese Oxides: The Case
of Todorokite 445
A. Godelitsas, P. Misaelides, T. Katranas, C. Triantafyllidis,
H Klewe-Nebenius, E. Pavlidou and l. Anousis
viii
Modelling Sorption of Metals From Aqueous Solution onto
Mineral Particles: The Case of-Arsenic Ions and Goethite Ore 463
K.A. Matis, M Lehmann and A.I Zouboulis
Preparation of Granular Forms of Powdered Materials for their Application
in Column Packed Beds 473
F. Sebesta
The Molecular Layering Method as a Basis of Chemical Nanotechnology 487
A.A. Malygin
OTHER NATURAL MICROPOROUS MATERIALS
Natural Chitin Containing Materials for Colour Removal from
Textile Wastewaters 499
S.A. Figueiredo, R.A. Boaventura and J.M Loureiro
List ofP articipants 509
Index 513
PREFACE
The natural microporous materials include several types of minerals such as zeolites,
clay minerals, micas, Fe-lMn-oxides/hydroxidesloxyhydroxides present in various geo
logical environments and soil formations. Their crystal structure is characterised by the
presence of intrac rystal micropores (channels or interlayer void spaces) providing high
microporosity/surface area and distinguished physico-chemical properties such as cata
lytic and sorptivelion-exchange ones.
This volume includes the key- lectures and participant contributions delivered
at the NATO-funded Advanced Research Workshop on the Application of Natural
Microporous Materials for Environmental Technology, which was held in the
Smolenice Castle, Slovakia, from the 2()1h to 30th of October 1998 and was attended by
55 participants from 17 countries.
The purpose of the workshop was the critical assessment of the current
developments and discussion of the future perspectives in the field of utilisation of
natural microporous materials (zeolites, clays, oxides) for the solution of problems
related to the toxic and nuclear waste management, water pollution control and
decontamination, the environmental catalysis associated with atmospheric pollution, the
creation of new materials for energy storage and agricultural management including the
development of artificial soils for plant growth in the space. Of especial importance for
this meeting was the exchange of information and know-how among specialists
working in institutions of NATO and Cooperation Partner countries aiming towards the
development of common strategies for the solution of environmental problems and the
promotion of further scientific and technological collaboration in the field.
The material included in this volume contains both fundamental aspects as
well as novel applications of natural microporous materials and is divided in thematic
units. The first unit concerns novel potential applications of clays and their chemically
modified forms for environmental technology, whereas the second and third units are
related to the utilisation of natural zeolites and the naturally-occuring oxides,
hydroxides and oxyhydroxides (a group of not yet completely investigated natural
microporous materials with promising physicochemical properties). Finally, a fourth
unit includes material, that could not be classified into any of the previous groups.
On behalf of the Organising Committee, I would like to thank the NATO
Scientific and Environmental Affairs Division for fmancial support, as well as the
Slovak Academy of Sciences for its hospitality in the beautiful Smolenice Castle.
Especial thanks are due to Dr. A. Paulenova (Nuclear Chemistry Department, Comenius
University, Bratislava) and Foundation Curie for the valuable assistance for the
organisation of the workshop, to Dr. V. Sucha (Department of Geology, Comenius
University, Bratislava) for the preparation of the field trip to the region of central
Slovakian neovulcanites (Kremni~ka, Banska Stiavnica, Javorie and Porana), where
important reserves of natural microporous materials are situated, and to Ms. C.
Skleparis for her linguistic support during the final corrections of the manuscripts.
Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues members of the Organising
Committee and especially my Co-Director, Professor F. Macli§ek, who made possible
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the realisation of this interesting scientific meeting, as well as all the members of local
organising and technical assistance groups.
Thessaloniki, May 1999
Panagiotis Misaelides
Director oft he ARW
