Synthesis of Zeolite A MembraneThe zeolite gel was prepared with the following batch composition: 3.1Na2O : Al2O3: 1.9SiO2: 128H2O. First, the concentration of Na2SiO3 solution was contained in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle labeled as silicate solution. The composition of aluminate solution that consists of NaOH and Na2Al2O4 (Riedel) dissolved by DI water were then mixed in capped HDPE bottle until clear. The solution of aluminate and silicate were afterwards mixed in capped bottles with Al2O3 substrate included until suddenly a thick gel was formed. The mixtures were kept tightly in HDPE bottles and mixed until they became homogenous, which may be done with stirrer or vigorously by hand for 5-10 minutes. After that, the homogeneous solution was heated to 100°C with various synthesis times (15mins, 30 mins, 1 hour, 2 hours and 4 hours). The solution was then removed from the heat source in order to cool it down below 30°C. Then, zeolite A membrane was washed with DI water. Finally, the samples were dried at 100°C overnight.
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