Abstract:
In the present work Ukrainian clinoptilolite was modified with Ag and applied for the removal of iodide from aqueous solutions. The effect of three different modifications was studied, one resulting in an Ag+ ion exchanged form, and two resulting in zeolites decorated with silver oxide and zero valent metallic nanoparticles. The results indicated the strong potential affinity of the Ag-modified zeolite materials towards iodide.