Zeolites and humankind – N. Lygeros, G. Hatzigeorgiou
Zeolites and humankind – N. Lygeros, G. Hatzigeorgiou Natural zeolites are formed when volcanic rocks and layers of ash react with alkaline groundwater. They are microporous, clay-silicate minerals which are commonly used as commercial adsorbents. Natural zeolites can even be used in cases of water and soil contamination following a nuclear accident. Notably, clinoptilolite was…