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1 | (4) |
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1 | (2) |
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3 | (2) |
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5 | (28) |
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5 | (23) |
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8 | (1) |
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8 | (1) |
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2.1.3 Properties of Zeolites |
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9 | (1) |
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2.1.4 Physical Properties |
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9 | (3) |
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2.1.5 Chemical Properties |
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12 | (1) |
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2.1.6 Ion Exchange and Adsorption Properties |
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13 | (1) |
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2.1.7 Mineralogical Properties |
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14 | (1) |
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2.1.8 Morphological Properties |
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15 | (3) |
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2.1.9 Thermal Characteristics of Zeolites |
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18 | (1) |
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2.1.10 Stability of Zeolites in Acidic Medium |
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19 | (2) |
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2.1.11 Crystal Structure of the Zeolite |
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21 | (1) |
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2.1.12 Framework Structure of Zeolitic Crystals |
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22 | (3) |
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2.1.13 Surface Properties |
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25 | (1) |
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2.1.14 Critical Evaluation of Properties of Some Commonly Available Zeolites |
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26 | (2) |
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28 | (5) |
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28 | (5) |
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3 Conventional Methods for Synthesis of Fly Ash Zeolites |
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33 | (20) |
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3.1 Methods of Synthesis of Zeolites |
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33 | (13) |
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3.1.1 Conventional Hydrothermal Method |
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35 | (6) |
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3.1.2 Microwave Assisted Hydrothermal Method |
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41 | (1) |
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3.1.3 Fusion and Hydrothermal Method |
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42 | (3) |
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45 | (1) |
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46 | (2) |
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48 | (5) |
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49 | (4) |
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4 Mechanism of Zeolitization of Fly Ash |
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53 | (10) |
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4.1 Modelling of the Fly Ash Particle |
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53 | (1) |
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4.2 Chemical Reaction Potential of the Fly Ash |
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54 | (7) |
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61 | (2) |
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61 | (2) |
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5 Novel Techniques for Synthesis and Characterization of Fly Ash Zeolites |
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63 | (76) |
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64 | (1) |
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5.2 Alkali Activation of the Fly Ash |
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64 | (7) |
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5.2.1 A Novel Hydrothermal Technique |
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64 | (5) |
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5.2.2 Three Step Activation by Fusion Technique |
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69 | (2) |
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5.3 Characterization of Products |
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71 | (29) |
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5.3.1 Characterization of the Supernatant |
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71 | (2) |
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5.3.2 Characterization of the Alkali Activated Fly Ash (AAF) |
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73 | (17) |
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5.3.3 Determination of Crystallite Size |
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90 | (10) |
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5.4 Analysis of the Results of Hopper Ash and Lagoon Ash |
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100 | (34) |
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5.4.1 Superiority of Hopper Ash Over Lagoon Ash |
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100 | (7) |
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5.4.2 Variation of Silicon Aluminium Ratio (SAR) |
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107 | (8) |
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5.4.3 Correlation Between CEC and SAR |
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115 | (19) |
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134 | (5) |
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135 | (4) |
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6 Major Findings of the Three-Step Activation Technique |
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139 | (52) |
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6.1 Synthesis of Higher Grade Zeolites from Hopper Fly Ash |
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139 | (16) |
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6.1.1 Characteristics of the Filtrates |
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140 | (1) |
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6.1.2 Characteristics of the Hopper Fly Ash and Residues |
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140 | (15) |
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6.2 Purification of Fly Ash Zeolites |
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6.2.1 Monitoring Relative Variations Between Two Steps of TSA |
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155 | (6) |
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6.2.2 A Conceptual Model for Step Wise Purification of FAZ |
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161 | (3) |
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6.3 Quantification of Transitions in Fly Ash-Zeolite and NaOH-Water Systems |
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164 | (8) |
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6.4 Formation of Meso- and Micro-pores by TSA |
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172 | (5) |
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6.5 Thermal Stability of Superior Fly Ash Zeolites Synthesized by TSA |
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177 | (1) |
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6.6 Synthesis of High Grade Zeolite by TSA-Fusion |
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178 | (6) |
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6.6.1 Need of Reactivation by Fusion |
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179 | (1) |
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6.6.2 Evaluation of Major Transition in the Residues of Three-Step Fusion |
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180 | (4) |
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6.7 Comparative Study of TSA Products Obtained from Hydrothermal and Fusion Methods |
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184 | (3) |
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6.7.1 Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR) Analysis |
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185 | (2) |
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187 | (4) |
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187 | (4) |
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7 Applications of Fly Ash Zeolites: Case Studies |
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191 | (12) |
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191 | (2) |
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193 | (4) |
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197 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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7.5 Partial Replacement of Cement |
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199 | (1) |
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7.6 Radioactive Waste Treatment |
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199 | (1) |
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200 | (3) |
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203 | (4) |
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8.1 Application of the Zeolites from the TSA |
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203 | (1) |
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8.2 Pore Network in the Zeolites from the TSA |
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203 | (1) |
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8.3 A Zero-Effluent Technique for Zeolite Synthesis |
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204 | (1) |
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8.3.1 Synthesis of the Special Fly Ash Based Cement |
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204 | (1) |
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8.3.2 Synthesis of New Grade of Zeolites from the Final Effluent |
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204 | (1) |
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8.4 A Pilot Plant Based on Hydrothermal Three-Step Activation |
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204 | (1) |
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205 | (2) |
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205 | (2) |
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