Zeolite as a prospective material for the purification of automobile exhaust gases

Mačala Jozef, Pandová Iveta and Panda Anton
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Mačala Jozef: Ph.D., Associate Professor, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, Faculty of Social Sciences, Slovakia
Pandová Iveta: Ph.D., The Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies with the seat in Prešov, Slovakia
Panda Anton: Professor, The Technical University of Košice, Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies with the seat in Prešov, Slovakia

Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi / Mineral Resources Management, 2017, vol. 33, issue 1, 125-138

Abstract: Examinations were carried out to investigate the effectiveness of natural zeolite clinoptilolite and its thermally activated and modified forms in decreasing the concentration of nitrogen oxides, the frequently monitored components of the environment, in automobile exhaust gases. Since nitrogen oxides contribute to the greenhouse effect, the public increases pressure on motor vehicle manufacturers to intensify their efforts toward the reduction of the relevant emissions. One option is the use of a combination of a conventional three-way catalytic converter with either a synthetic or modified natural zeolite. Researchers and designers are coming up with new solutions, which are protected by patents. In this study, natural zeolite clinoptilolite (grain size 5-8 mm) and its thermally treated (270°C, 2 hours) and modified forms (ammonia, cobalt) were used in the form of filters. The results of our measurements showed high the effectiveness of the tested forms which are relatively easy to prepare and are economically advantageous in comparison with the synthetic alternatives. The heat treated and ammonia forms decreased the concentration of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gases by 31% and 59%, respectively. The cobalt form appeared prospective as it exhibited not only adsorption but also catalytic properties which are effective in decreasing nitrogen oxides emissions. After initial stabilization, its effectiveness did not change with time. With this modification, 46.4% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions was achieved.

Keywords: nitrogen oxides; zeolites; clinoptilolite; environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1515/gospo-2017-0005

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