The research and application progress of mordenite zeolite in the environmental field
Mordenite possesses the unique pore structure,large specific surface area and pore volume,strong acidity and remarkable adsorption performance,along with exceptional acid resistance,hydrothermal stability,and thermal stability.It is an affordable,readily available,renewable,and eco-friendly material.Mordenite has broad application prospects in environmental fields such as water,air,and soil pollution control,as well as soil improvement.The article presents an overview of recent research and application advancements of mordenite in the field of environment in recent years,including heavy metal and nitrogen pollution control in water resources,CO2 capture and utilization,VOCs control,soil improvement and pollution control.Meanwhile the article also envisioning future directions for mordenite improvement,aiming to drive environmental science research and practice and facilitate the achievement of environmental protection and sustainable development goals.