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Synthesis of analcime from fly ash and its adsorption of Cs+ in aqueous solution

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Analcime zeolite with high crystallinity was successfully synthesized from coal fly ash via synchronous extraction synthesis method. The synthesized zeolite was well characterized by XRD, SEM, and N2 physisorption.The adsorption studies of Cs+ in aqueous solution by the synthesized analcime showed that the theoretical maximum adsorption capacity 121.11 mg/g has been achieved at pH = 6, T = 25 °C and initial concentration of Cs+ solution 100 mg/L. The adsorption data fit well with the Langmuir model and quasi-second-order kinetic model, indicating that cesium was monolayer covered on the surface of the material, and the adsorption process was mainly chemical adsorption. Thermodynamic data indicates that the adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic.

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This study was funded by the Open Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Nuclear Resources and Environment (2020NRE32) of East China University of Technology and University Innovation Team Development Program. Thanks to Fengcheng thermal power plant for its help and cooperation in collecting and using fly ash in this research work.

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    Ruo-yan Liu, Li-xia ZOU, Qian Huang, Xiao-hong Cao &  ChuoYang

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Liu, Ry., ZOU, Lx., Huang, Q. et al. Synthesis of analcime from fly ash and its adsorption of Cs+ in aqueous solution. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 329, 103–113 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-021-07799-5

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