Impact of earth-alkaline cations on zeolite formation, stability and ion exchange properties in hyper-alkaline environments

This Phd. focusses on the impact of earth alkaline cations on the formation, stability and cation exchange properties of high-alumina zeolites in hyper-alkaline environment. This research will contribute to the fundamental understanding of zeolite formation. Zeolite stability and ion exchange properties are of crucial importance for application of zeolites in harsh environments, for example as ion exchanger in hyper-alkaline concrete derived media. Part of the research will therefore also occur in simulated conditions with direct relevance for such applications.