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==Related Wiki Pages==
* [[bone char]] may have some similar properties to certain zeolites (filtering fluids)
* [[biochar]] may also have some properties that resemble some zeolites but it is not clear to what extent this has been explored


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Revision as of 12:37, 12 August 2016

The microporous molecular structure of a zeolite, ZSM-5

Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts. They occur naturally but are also produced industrially on a large scale. Hundreds of unique zeolite frameworks have been identified. Uses include

  • largest single use: global laundry detergent market
  • as ion-exchange beds in water purification, softening, and other applications.
  • in chemistry, zeolites are used to separate molecules
  • precise and specific separation of gases, including the removal of H2O, CO2 and SO2 from low-grade natural gas streams. Upgrading of biogas
  • oxygen concentrators (applications in medicine, metallurgy, energy generation, etc.)
  • energy applications (e.g. solar thermal): heat transfer fluid
  • in agriculture: as water moderators (slow release)
  • as catalysts and sorbents.

Zeolite Cooling

Zeolite-water cooling - to be opensourced by Cohabitat Group later in the year. Via Pawel Sroczynski.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rytnQoJ6ekk#t=199

Carol Smith For more details: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showFile&rep=file&fil=LIFE04_ENV_LU_000829_LAYMAN.pdf

Videos

Patent Situation

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Open Source Hardware Needs

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Related Wiki Pages

  • bone char may have some similar properties to certain zeolites (filtering fluids)
  • biochar may also have some properties that resemble some zeolites but it is not clear to what extent this has been explored