Synthesis of zeolites using residues from mining as aluminum source
Zeolites are framework aluminosilicates extensively used in industry. For many years they have found important applications in several areas, especially as catalysts in the oil refining and petrochemical industry because of their superior activity, stability and selectivity in major conversion processes. The quest for cheap high-quality chemicals added to the growing concern with the planet's environmental conditions have stimulated continuous development and upgrading of resources for materials syntheses. In this work, zeolites from MFI, LTA and FAU groups, largely applied indystrially, were synthetized from mineral Al-rich residues.