Publications on zeolite

Structural framework of Greek Eulandite HEU-type zeolite http://izasc.ethz.ch/fmi/xsl/IZA-SC/ftc_fw.xsl?-db=Atlas_main&-lay=web&STC=HEU&-find

Greek quality and innovation – Nikos Lygeros When you have a country like our homeland and you wonder what you can do, it is simply a matter of intelligence – or rather, a lack thereof. Greece is characterised by the sun and the sea, which are vast sources of energy. We now know that we have large reserves of hydrocarbons and, through our Exclusive Economic Zone, we can exploit them rationally and strategically. We also have high-quality zeolite, and in large quantities at that; in its form as clinoptilolite , it has a vast array of applications across many sectors. ... Read more

By SAKIS APOSTOLAKIS sakisapostolakis0(at)gmail.com They are being stubborn about not making use of zeolite. It is important that the zeolite from Thrace is utilised within Greece, so as to generate more revenue for the country. It is of paramount importance that farmers have access to the mineral at producer prices rather than market prices. The new regional governor is expected to come up against the personal interests that are hindering the exploitation of Thrace’s zeolite – interests which were recently denounced in a parliamentary question by two former New Democracy ministers and regional MPs, Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, the ... Read more

The new Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Giorgos Pavlidis from Petrota, Evros: The vast deposits of natural zeolite must be utilised. 17/08/2014

Zeolite extraction sites in the Petrota-Trigono area of Orestiada, where vast reserves of high-quality natural zeolite have been identified, were visited by the newly elected Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia – Thrace, Mr Giorgos Pavlidis, accompanied by the Deputy Regional Governor of Evros, Mr Dimitris Petrović, and regional councillors. “Our presence here, at the site where a rare rock formation has been discovered – a treasure for our country and for Europe, found in vast quantities – has three objectives,” noted Mr Pavlidis, and explained: “Firstly, to raise the profile of our Region’s natural zeolite, the Thracian Zeolite. Secondly, to ... Read more

Two New Democracy MPs from Thrace have accused officials of serving personal interests by failing to exploit Thrace’s zeolite reserves. They are Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, former ministers, who do not, however, name the personal interests they are denouncing. At the same time, and after a three-year delay, the Greek courts have dismissed, on technical grounds, an appeal by the company concerned regarding the exploitation of zeolite in Thrace. Despite the fact that a public prosecutor’s investigation is calling for an inquiry into the responsibilities and omissions of former and current members of the government regarding the suspension of ... Read more

Funding decision – approval of the project with the acronym ‘HierZeo4Biofuel’ and the title ‘Nanostructured Zeolites with a Hierarchical Structure for the Sustainable Production of Second-Generation Biofuels’ under the Operational Programme ‘Education and Lifelong Learning 2007–2013’ – ‘ARISTEIA II’Action Proposal code: 4778 Beneficiary: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) nanodomimenoi-zeolithoi

The new phase for zeolite stems from a strategic combination of applications and licensing. The former demonstrate to producers in practical terms what zeolite offers in terms of product quality and increased production. The latter, with the first licence granted, are beginning to attract investment interest, and the number of candidates for deposit sites is increasing. This strategic combination is yielding its first results, and we have an ever-increasing amount of technical and scientific data. Thrace is at the heart of this collaboration and is demonstrating that it has taken the issue seriously, even at an institutional level. Applications on ... Read more

SUBJECT: Approval of Project Expenditure Payment Ref.: Project Expenditure Payment Order 73207 / 26 June 2014 Having regard to 1. The founding law of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Law 3341/14-6-25) 2. Joint Ministerial Decision No. KA 679/1996 (Government Gazette Series B No. 826/1996), which was ratified by Article 36 of Law 3794/2009 and amended by Article 36 of Law 3848/2010 3. The Funding Guide approved by Decision No. Syn. 218/12-11-96 4. The decision No. 14891/2010 to include the project under the management of the Special Research Account 5. The payment order for project expenditure with code 315449 and ref. ... Read more

The technological foundations for a successful economic transition towards a low-carbon economy are outlined. An attempt is made to link the combustion of fossil fuels (lignite) with the requirements for sustainable energy production in Greece, proposing economical, feasible and environmentally friendly methods to minimise the CO₂ problem using innovative techniques for the separation, carbon capture and storage (CCS) of this greenhouse gas. CCS represents an intermediate step towards low-carbon energy production. Cost-effective and efficient CCS methods can be achieved through new physicochemical approaches that enhance adsorption-driven carbon dioxide capture in zeolite pores or in depleted lignite matrices, potentially by utilising ... Read more

A question was put to the Ministers for the Environment, Finance, Development and Rural Development, as well as the Minister for Macedonia and Thrace, was tabled by New Democracy MPs Alexandros Kontos and Evripidis Stylianidis, raising the issue of the utilisation of zeolite in Thrace. As they state: One of the greatest opportunities for development in our country’s agricultural sector, as well as in other sectors, lies in the exploitation and use of zeolite, large deposits of which are found in the region of Thrace. Unfortunately, however, for procedural and legal reasons, as well as to serve personal interests, this ... Read more

The fight for sugar factories in Greece is a national issue and we must not limit it to local concerns. Greece has the capacity to produce high-quality sugar and must not only continue but also increase its production. This objective is not unattainable, as there is potential for the use of zeolite in this sector as well. The discussions held at the Nea Orestiada factory are not only encouraging but also allow us to foresee its immediate application in crop cultivation. The idea, therefore, is not simply to support a structure and infrastructure that some may regard as outdated, nor ... Read more