The Effect of Synthetic Zeolite on the Adsorption of Sulfur Compounds and Ammonia, and their Desorption Properties by Microwave Heating

Abstract

This study focus on the effect of surface structure on synthesized zeolite on the ammonia and sulfur compounds adsorption performance. Three type of zeolite with different physical and chemical characteristics has been used in this study. Experimental result showed the maximum ammonia adsorption capacity of the synthesis obtained as 0.383g/g while sulfur compound (mercaptan) showed the maximum adsorption of 0.271 g/g. Furthermore, microwave with power up to 500W was used to remove the pollutants from zeolites. Quick desorption (15min) has obtained for both ammonia and mercaptan from the zeolite structure. The results showed that the studied zeolites had high adsorption rate and fast desorption performance.