Sorbents Based on Natural Zeolites for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater: Current Progress and Future Opportunities

2024

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DOI 10.3390/pr12102071
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Abstract

This review is dedicated to the potential use of natural zeolites for wastewater treatment and carbon dioxide capture. Zeolites, due to their microporous structure and high surface activity, are used as sorbents. One effective application of zeolites is in wastewater treatment, which leads to the removal of pollutants and improvement in water quality. Zeolites can also be used for carbon dioxide capture, which helps reduce its concentration in the atmosphere and addresses climate change issues. This review examines recent research on the use of natural zeolites for the removal of heavy metals from water and CO2 capture. It explores the broad applications of natural zeolites by understanding their adsorption capabilities and the mechanisms affecting their performance in water purification from heavy metals and CO2 capture.