Synthesis, Characterization, and performance test of modified Zeolite-Si/Al nanocomposite from pumice and waste cans using slow pyrolysis process for removal pollutant parameters from hard water

Abstract

Hard water is one of crucial problems in the world due to its pollutant parameters. Adsorption is a promising method for treating hard water because of its benefits such as low-cost, easy to use, acceptable, and easy to maintenance. In this study, we utilized zeolite functionalized with silicon/aluminum (Ze-Si/Al) as adsorbent materials for hard water treatment. Ten different ratios of Si/Al were added into zeolite by modifying the solid waste source concentration (pumice and cans). The optimum sample was then further tested with different parameters including contact time, dye concentration, and isotherm models. The zeolite-Si/Al adsorbent was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), and X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF). Results of this study have showed that the best functionalized zeolite was that with Si/Al ratio 0.67, which has higher sorption ability. In contact time test, the equilibrium was reached after 300 min. This study also informed that the concentration of dyes will give impact on removal of pollutant parameters. Isotherm model of Ze-Si/Al fitted with Langmuir method. This study also discussed the potential development and future research direction. Thus, this study is a crucial report to develop the information about waste utilization as source of Si/Al to increasing quality of zeolite.