Abstract
In this work, zeolite P1 is synthesized from fluidized bed fly ash (FA) via a solvent-free process. The formation of zeolite P1 is investigated as a function of crystallization reaction time. The solid mixture of FA and Na2SiO3·9H2O with a mole ratio of Na:Al:Si = 1.5:1:1.7 can be converted to zeolite P1 at 80 °C for 24–96 h. XRF, XRD, SEM/EDS, FTIR, TG/DSC and BET techniques are used to test the properties of resultant zeolite products. The efficiencies of the resultant zeolite for ammonium adsorption are evaluated on factors including solution pH, NH4+ ions concentration, temperature and adsorption time. The kinetic data and adsorption equilibrium data fit satisfactory with the Ho's pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir model. The maximum ammonium adsorption capacity of zeolite P1 (22.9 mg/g) can be reached within 40 min at optimal pH of 6. The adsorption performance is higher than many of the natural zeolites and closely similar to the zeolites synthesized from fly ash through the conventional hydrothermal route. Our study not only provides new insights into the preparation of zeolite from fly ash, but also reveal that the zeolite P1 synthesized through solvent-free route is a promising material for ammonium removal.
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