Internally funded project
SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITE FROM MORUPULE COAL FLY ASH: OPTIMIZATION OF ALKALINE FUSION ASSISTED HYDROTHERMAL PARAMETERS
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Combustion of coal releases a solid waste called fly ash, which has detrimental effects on the environment. In Botswana, there is little utilization of this waste material leading to it been dumped in nearby land which is prone to be washed by rain water and carried by air to nearby communities leading to respiratory illness and poisoning of animals and plants. Therefore there is a need to develop new strategies to reduce the amount of this waste to face guard the future and the present environment. This project therefore aims to study the chemical, mineralogical and physical properties of Botswana coal fly ash which is believed will grow interest in the scientific community to create new innovative strategies to utilize fly ash. The study will optimize parameters of alkaline fusion assisted hydrothermal method to best suit the synthesis of high pure zeolites from Botswana fly ash. These are believed to add value to the waste material and reduce cost for coal fly ash disposal. The zeolite will find application in various local and international industries such as petroleum refineries, beverages, water and air purification just to mention a few.
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