Effective and selective adsorption of methyl tert-butyl ether on ZSM-5 zeolite: a comparative study.

ABSTRACT: The extensive use of methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive has caused serious environmental problems that need to be addressed urgently. The feasibility of remediation of MTBE-contaminated groundwater by ZSM-5 zeolite with SiO₂/Al₂O₃ ratio of 50/130/360 was explored. The SiO₂/Al₂O₃ ratio had a great influence on the physicochemical properties and structure, as well as the adsorption and mass transfer of MTBE on ZSM-5. The adsorption of MTBE on zeolites with SiO₂/Al₂O₃ ratios of 50 and 130/360 followed the Langmuir and Freundlich models, respectively, and was controlled by different mass transfer processes. The morphology and adsorption capacity of ZSM-5 (50) and ZSM-5 (

SUBMITTER: Hua T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362031 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature