Speaker
Krzysztof Samolej
(Central Mining Institute - National Research Institute)
Summary
This study evaluated the efficiency of synthetic zeolites in removing radium from mine water. Five zeolites: NaP1, 3A, 4A, 5A and 13X were tested in two physical forms (granular and powdered) to assess the influence of material structure on sorption efficiency. Zeolite NaP1, synthesized hydrothermally from fly ash, demonstrated the highest radium removal capacity. Characterization of the materials using SEM, XRD, and porosimetry confirmed their structural suitability for ion exchange. Overall, NaP1 zeolite represents a promising and cost-effective material for the purification of radium-contaminated mine water, offering potential for large-scale environmental remediation applications.
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Author
Krzysztof Samolej
(Central Mining Institute - National Research Institute)
Co-authors
Mr
Damian Stefański
(Central Mining Institute - National Research Institute)
Dr
Amin Shahrokhi
(University of Pannonia)
Dr
Rafał Panek
(Lublin University of Technology)
