Hostname: page-component-f554764f5-c4bhq Total loading time: 0 Render date: 2025-04-16T07:18:10.771Z Has data issue: false hasContentIssue false
  • English
  • Français

Recent advances in the science and technology of natural zeolites in Iran

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 May 2019

Jamshid Behin ,
Elmira Ghadamnan  and
Hossein Kazemian Open the ORCID record for Hossein Kazemian [Opens in a new window]
Jamshid Behin
Affiliation:
Faculty of Petroleum and Chemical Engineering, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
Elmira Ghadamnan
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Chemistry, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Hossein Kazemian*
Affiliation:
College of Science and Management, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC, Canada
*
*E-mail: [email protected]
Get access Rights & Permissions [Opens in a new window]

Abstract

Iran has significant deposits of high-purity natural zeolites. Many Iranian scholars conduct scientific research on porous materials, from natural and synthetic zeolites to metal organic framework materials. Iranian zeolite deposits and associated research are reviewed here. Various industrial applications of natural zeolites, from agriculture to animal husbandry to the construction industry and beyond are discussed here.

Keywords

Iranmineral depositsnatural zeoliteszeolite applications
Type
Review Article
Information
Clay Minerals , Volume 54 , Issue 2 , June 2019 , pp. 131 - 144
Copyright
Copyright © Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland 2019 

Access options

Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below. (Log in options will check for institutional or personal access. Content may require purchase if you do not have access.)

Article purchase

Temporarily unavailable

Footnotes

Guest Associate Editor: M. Wdowin

This paper was submitted to the 10th International Conference on the Occurrence, Properties, and Utilization of Natural Zeolites (Krakow, June 2018).

References

Abdi, G., Khosh-khui, M. & Eshghi, S. (2006) Effects of natural zeolite on growth and flowering of strawberry. International Journal of Agricultural Research, 1, 384–389.Google Scholar
Abdolahnejad, A., Ebrahimi, A. & Jafari, N. (2014) Application of Iranian natural zeolite and blast furnace slag as slow sand filters media for water softening. International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering, 3, 58–63.Google Scholar
Abdolahnejad, A., Jafari, N., Ebrahimi, A., Mohammadi, A. & Farrokhzadeh, H. (2017) Removal of arsenic and coliform bacteria by modified sand filter with slag and zeolite from drinking water. Health Scope, 6, e15170.Google Scholar
Aghababaei, N. (2016) Removal of acetone volatile organic compound using modified clinoptilolite natural zeolite of Iran. Bulgarian Chemical Communications, 48, 16–20.Google Scholar
Aghazadeh, S., Safarzadeh, E., Gharabaghi, M. & Irannajad, M. (2016) Modification of natural zeolite for Cu removal from wastewaters. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57, 27843–27850.Google Scholar
Ahmadee, M., Khashei Suiki, A. & Sayyari, M.H. (2014) Type and amount evaluation of natural clinoptilolitezeolites impacts on saffron (Crocus sativus L.) emergence. Journal of Saffron Research, 1, 97–109 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Ahmadi Azar, F., Hasanloo, T., Imani, A. & Feiziasl, V. (2015) Water stress and mineral zeolite application on growth and somephysiological characteristics of Mallow (Malva sylvestris). Journal of Plants Research, 38, 459–474 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Alinezhada, S., Faridi, M., Falahatkar, B., Nabizadeh, R. & Davoodi, D. (2017) Effects of nanostructured zeolite and aflatoxin B1 in growth performance, immune parameters and pathological conditions of rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Fish and Shellfish Immunology, 70, 648–655.Google Scholar
Amjazi, H. & Hamidpour, M. (2012) Effects of phosphorus, vermicompost and natural zeolite on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of Zinnia elegans. Journal of Science and Technology Greenhouse Culture, 3, 79–86.Google Scholar
Ansari Mahabadi, A., Hajabbasi, M.A., Khademi, H. & Kazemian, H. (2007) Soil cadmium stabilization using an Iranian natural zeolite. Geoderma, 137, 388–393.Google Scholar
Asgharimoghadam, A., Gharedaashi, E., Montajami, S., Nekoubin, H., Salamroudi, M. & Jafariyan, H. (2012) Effect of clinoptilolite zeolite to prevent mortality of Beluga (Huso huso) by total ammonia concentration. Global Veterinaria, 9, 80–84.Google Scholar
Ashrafizadeh, S., Khorasani, Z. & Gorjiara, M. (2008) Ammonia removal from aqueous solutions by Iranian natural zeolite. Separation Science and Technology, 43, 960–978.Google Scholar
Azari, A., Mahvi, A.H., Naseri, S., Rezaei Kalantary, R. & Saberi, M. (2014) Nitrate removal from aqueous solution by using modified clinoptilolite zeolite. Archive of Hygeine Sciences, 3, 184–192.Google Scholar
Babaahamdi-Milani, M. & Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. (2016) A comprehensive study on photocatalytic activity of supported Ni/Pb sulfide and oxide systems onto natural zeolite nanoparticles. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 318, 291–301.Google Scholar
Badalians Gholikandi, G., Baneshi, M.M., Dehghanifard, E., Salehi, S. & Yari, A.R. (2010) Natural zeolites application as sustainable adsorbent for heavy metals removal from drinking water. Iranian Journal of Toxicology, 3, 302–310.Google Scholar
Baghbanian, S.M., Rezaei, N. & Tashakkorian, H. (2013) Nanozeolite clinoptilolite as a highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of various 2-amino-4H-chromene derivatives in aqueous media. Green Chemistry, 15, 3446–3458.Google Scholar
Bagheri Ghomi, A. & Ashayeri, V. (2012) Photocatalytic efficiency of CuFe2O4 by supporting on clinoptilolite in the decolorization of acid red 206 aqueous solutions. Iranian Journal of Catalysis, 2, 135–140.Google Scholar
Bagherzadeh, M. & Hosseini, H. (2017) Nanocluster polyoxomolybdate supported on natural zeolite: a green and recyclable catalyst for epoxidation of alkenes. Journal of Coordination Chemistry, 70, 2212–2223.Google Scholar
Bahrami, M. & Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. (2014) Effect of supporting and hybridizing of FeO and ZnO semiconductors onto an Iranian clinoptilolite nano-particles and the effect of ZnO/FeO ratio in the solar photodegradation of fish ponds waste water. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 27, 833–840.Google Scholar
Bayat, M., Sohrabi, M. & Royaee, S.J. (2012) Degradation of phenol by heterogeneous Fenton reaction using Fe/clinoptilolite. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 18, 957–962.Google Scholar
Bazargani-Guilani, K. & Rabbani, M.S. (2008) Chemical composition and genesis of analcime from tuffs of Karaj Formation (Eocene), Central Alborz, Iran. Journal of the Geological Society of India, 71, 859–868.Google Scholar
Bazargani-Guilani, K., Rabbani, M.S. & Irajian, A.A. (2008) Analcime occurrences in Abdolabad Basin, South Central Alborz, Iran (IIZC-08-383). Pp. 423–424 in: Proceedings of Iran International Zeolite Conference (IIZC’08) (Kazemian, H., editor). Tehran, Iran.Google Scholar
Behin, J., Kazemian, H. & Rohani, S. (2016b) Sonochemical synthesis of zeolite NaP from clinoptilolite. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 28, 400–408.Google Scholar
Behin, J., Shahryarifar, A. & Kazemian, H. (2016a) Ultrasound-assisted synthesis of Cu and Cu/Ni nanoparticles on NaP zeolite support as antibacterial agents. Chemical Engineering and Technology, 39, 2389–2403.Google Scholar
Behzadfar, M., Sadeghi, S.H., Khanjani, M.J. & Hazbavi, Z. (2017) Effects of rates and time of zeolite application on controlling runoff generation and soil loss from a soil subjected to a freeze–thaw cycle. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 5, 95–101.Google Scholar
Beitollah, H. & Jafari Sadr, S.A. (2009) Recent applications of zeolites, natural nanostructure materials. Iranian Journal of Organic Chemistry, 4, 214–223.Google Scholar
Bybordi, A. (2016) Influence of zeolite, selenium and silicon upon some agronomic and physiologic characteristics of canola grown under salinity. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 47, 832–850.Google Scholar
Charkhi, A., Kazemian, H. & Kazemeini, M. (2010) Optimized experimental design for natural clinoptilolite zeolite ball milling to produce nano powders. Powder Technology, 203, 389–396.Google Scholar
Davari, N., Farhadian, M., Nazar, A.R.S. & Homayoonfal, M. (2017) Degradation of diphenhydramine by the photocatalysts of ZnO/Fe2O3 and TiO2/Fe2O3 based on clinoptilolite: structural and operational comparison. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 5, 5707–5720.Google Scholar
Eskandari, H., Vaghefi, M. & Kowsari, K. (2015) Investigation of mechanical and durability properties of concrete influenced by hybrid nano silica and micro zeolite. Procedia Materials Science, 11, 594–599.Google Scholar
Eslami, M., Khorassani, R., Coltorti, M., Malferrari, D., Faccini, B., Ferretti, G., Di Giuseppe, D., Fotovat, A. & Halajnia, A. (2018) Leaching behaviour of a sandy soil amended with natural and NH4+ and K+ saturatedclinoptilolite and chabazite. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 64, 1142–1151.Google Scholar
Faghihian, H., Ghannadi-Maragheh, M. & Malekpour, A. (2002) Adsorption of radioactive iodide by natural zeolites. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 254, 545–550.Google Scholar
Faghihian, H., Kabiri-Tadi, M. & Ahmadi, S. (2011) Adsorption of 103Ru from aqueous solutions by clinoptilolite. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 285, 499–504.Google Scholar
Faghihian, H. & Kazemian, H. (1998) The use of natural zeolite as a storage material for tritiated water. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 231, 153–155.Google Scholar
Farhangi, M., Gholipour Kanani, H. & Kashani, M. (2014) Prevention of acute ammonia toxicity in beluga, Huso huso, using natural zeolite. Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences, 12, 267–276.Google Scholar
Farhangi, M. & Rostami-Charati, F. (2012) Increasing of survival rate to Acipenser persicus by added alinoptilolite zeolite in acute toxicity test of ammonia, aquaculture, aquarium, conservation & legislation. International Journal of the Bioflux Society, 5, 18–22.Google Scholar
Fateminia, F.S. & Falamaki, C. (2013) Zero valent nano-sized iron/clinoptilolite modified with zero valent copper for reductive nitrate removal. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 91, 304–310.Google Scholar
Ghadiri, S.K., Nabizade, R., Mahvi, A.H., Nasseri, S., Kazemian, H., Mesdaghinia, A.R. & Nazmara, S. (2010) Methyl tert butyl ether adsorption on surfactant modified natural zeolites. Iranian Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 7, 235–246.Google Scholar
Ghaemnia, L., Bojarpour, M., Mirzadeh, K., Chaji, M. & Eslami, M. (2010) Effects of different levels of zeolite on digestability and some blood parameters in Arabic lambs. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 9, 779–781.Google Scholar
Ghahri, A., Golbabaei, F., Vafajoo, L., Mireskandari, S.M., Yaseri, M. & Shahtaheri, S.J. (2017) Removal of greenhouse gas (N2O) by catalytic decomposition on natural clinoptilolite zeolites impregnated with Cobalt. International Journal of Environmental Research, 11, 327–337.Google Scholar
Ghasemian, N., Falamaki, C. & Kalbasi, M. (2014) Clinoptilolite zeolite as a potential catalyst for propane–SCR–NOx: performance investigation and kinetic analysis. Chemical Engineering Journal, 236, 464–470.Google Scholar
Ghazavi, R., Vali, A.A. & Mohammadesmaili, M. (2013) The application effects of natural zeolite at early stages of plant growth for two rangeland species (Ziziphose spina christi and Acacia salicina) under drought stresses. Arid Biome Scientific and Research Journal, 3, 84–88 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Ghiasi, F. & Jasour, M.S. (2012) The effects of natural zeolite (clinoptilolte) on water quality, growth performance and nutritional parameters of fresh water aquarium fish, angel (Pterophyllum scalare). International Journal of Research in Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2, 22–25.Google Scholar
Gholamhoseini, M., Ghalavand, A., Khodaei-Joghan, A., Dolatabadian, A., Zakikhani, H. & Farmanbar, E. (2013) Zeolite-amended cattle manure effects on sunflower yield, seed quality, water use efficiency and nutrient leaching. Soil and Tillage Research, 126, 193–202.Google Scholar
Ghourchian, S., Wyrzykowski, M., Lura, P., Shekarchi, M. & Ahmadi, B. (2013) An investigation on the use of zeolite aggregates for internal curing of concrete. Construction and Building Materials, 40, 135–144.Google Scholar
Hoseini, Z. & Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. (2016) An oxalate selective electrode based on modified PVC-membrane with tetra-butylammonium–clinoptilolite nanoparticles, Materials Science and Engineering C, 60, 119–125.Google Scholar
Irannajad, M., Haghighi, H.K. & Safarzadeh, E. (2016a) Development of kinetic and equilibrium models for removal of Cd2+ and Zn2+ ions from aqueous solutions by clinoptilolite. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 35, 633–641.Google Scholar
Irannajad, M., Haghighi, H.K. & Safarzadeh, E. (2016b) Kinetic, thermodynamic and equilibrium studies on the removal of copper ions from aqueous solutions by natural and modified clinoptilolites. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, 33, 1629–1639.Google Scholar
Irannajad, M., Haghighi, H.K. & Soleimanipour, M. (2016) Adsorption of Zn2+, Cd2+ and Cu2+ on zeolites coated by manganese and iron oxides. Physicochemical Problems of Mineral Processing, 52, 894–908.Google Scholar
Jafarpour, M.M., Foolad, A., Mansouri, M.K., Nikbakhsh, Z. & Saeedizade, H. (2010) Ammonia removal from nitrogenous industrial waste water using Iranian natural zeolite of clinoptilolite type. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 70, 939–945.Google Scholar
Johari, S.A., Kalbassi, M.R., Soltani, M. & Yu, I.J. (2015) Application of nanosilver-coated zeolite as water filter media for fungal disinfection of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) eggs. Aquaculture International, 24, 23–38.Google Scholar
Jorfi, S., Ahmadi, M.J., Pourfadakari, S., Jaafarzadeh, N., Darvishi Cheshmeh Soltani, R. & Akbari, H. (2017) Adsorption of Cr(VI) by natural clinoptilolite zeolite from aqueous solutions: isotherms and kinetics. Polish Journal of Chemical Technology, 19, 106–114.Google Scholar
Judy, Z. & Movahedi Naeini, S.A.R. (2007) Effects of LECA, zeolite and compost on soil moisture and evaporation. Journal of Agricultural Science and Natural Resource, 14, 20–31 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Karimi, S., Ghobadian, B., Omidkhah, M.R., Towfighi, J. & Yaraki, M.T. (2016) Experimental investigation of bioethanol liquid phase dehydration using natural clinoptilolite. Journal of Advanced Research, 7, 435–444.Google Scholar
Karimi-Shamsabadi, M. & Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. (2016) Comparative study on the increased photoactivity of coupled and supported manganese–silver oxides onto a natural zeolite nano-particles. Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical, 418–419, 103–114.Google Scholar
Karimzadeh, K., Sefidkon, F., Majnoon Hosseini, N. & Peighambari, S.A. (2014) The effect of different levels of soil moisture, zeolite and biofertilizers on physiological characteristics, yield and essential oil of dragonhead (Dracocephalum moldavica L.). Iranian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 30, 158–173 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Kasaie, M. & Sohrabi, M. (2009) Kinetic study on methanol dehydration to dimethyl ether applying clinoptilolite zeolite as the reaction catalyst. Journal of the Mexican Chemical Society, 53, 233–238.Google Scholar
Kavoosi, M. (2007) Effects of zeolite application on rice yield, nitrogen recovery, and nitrogen use efficiency. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 38, 69–76.Google Scholar
Kazemian, H. (2002) Zeolite science in Iran: a brief review. P. 162 in: Conference Proceeding: Zeolite ’02, 6th International Conference on the Occurrence, Properties and Utilization of Natural Zeolites, Thessaloniki, Greece, June 3–7, 2002. International Zeolite Association.Google Scholar
Kazemian, H. (2004) An Introduction to Zeolites: The Magic Minerals. Behesht Publication, Tehran, Iran (in Persian).Google Scholar
Kazemian, H., Darybi-Kasmaei, P., Mallah, M.H. & Khani, M.R. (2006b) Vitrification of Cs and Sr loaded Iranian Natural and synthetic zeolites. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 267, 219–223.Google Scholar
Kazemian, H., Modarress, H., Kazemi, M. & Farhadi, F. (2009) Synthesis of submicron zeolite LTA particles from natural clinoptilolite and industrial grade chemicals using one stage procedure. Powder Technology, 196, 22–25.Google Scholar
Kazemian, H., Rajec, P., Macasek, F. & Orechovska Kufcakova, J. (2001) Investigation of lead removal from wastewater by Iranian natural zeolites using 212Pb as a radiotracer. Studies in Surface and Catalysis, 135, 6–31.Google Scholar
Kazemian, H., Zakeri, H. & Rabbani, M.S. (2006a) Cs and Sr removal from solution using potassium nickel hexacyanoferrate impregnated zeolites, Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 268, 231–236.Google Scholar
Khalili, M., Makizadeh, M.A. & Taghipour, B. (2005) Evaporitic zeolites in central Alborz, north of Iran. Carbonates and Evaporites, 20, 34–41.Google Scholar
Khataee, A., Sadeghi Rad, T., Vahid, B. & Khorram, S. (2016) Preparation of zeolite nanorods by corona discharge plasma for degradation of phenazopyridine by heterogeneous sono-Fenton-like process. Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 33, 37–46.Google Scholar
Khatamian, M., Divband, B. & Farahmand-zahed, F. (2016) Synthesisis and characterization of zinc (II)-loaded zeolite/graphene oxide nanocomposite as a new drug carrier. Materials Science and Engineering C, 66, 251–258.Google Scholar
Khazaei, Y., Faghihian, H. & Kamali, M. (2011) Removal of thorium from aqueous solutions by sodium clinoptilolite. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 289, 529–536.Google Scholar
Khoshbin, R., Haghighi, M. & Asgari, N. (2013) Direct synthesis of dimethyl ether on the admixed nanocatalysts of CuO–ZnO–Al2O3 and HNO3-modified clinoptilolite at high pressures: Surface properties and catalytic performance. Materials Research Bulletin, 48, 767–777.Google Scholar
Mahmoudi, R. & Falamaki, C. (2016a) A systematic study on the effect of desilication of clinoptilolite zeolite on its deep-desulfurization characteristics. Nanochemistry Research, 1, 205–213.Google Scholar
Mahmoudi, R. & Falamaki, C. (2016b) Ni2+-ion-exchanged dealuminated clinoptilolite: a superior adsorbent for deep desulfurization. Fuel, 173, 277–284.Google Scholar
Malekian, R., Abedi-Koupai, J., Eslamian, S.S., Mousavi, S.F., Abbaspour, K.C. & Afyuni, M. (2011) Ion-exchange process for ammonium removal and release using natural Iranian zeolite. Applied Clay Science, 51, 323–329.Google Scholar
Malekpour, A., Edrisi, M., Hajialigol, S. & Shirzadi, S. (2011) Solid phase extraction-inductively coupled plasma spectrometry for adsorption of Co (II) and Ni (II) from radioactive wastewaters by natural and modified zeolites. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 288, 663–669.Google Scholar
Mazloum Ardakani, M., Karimi, M.A, Mashhadizadeh, M.H., Pesteh, M., Azimi, M.S. & Kazemian, H. (2007) Potentiometric determination of monohydrogen arsenate by zeolite modified carbon paste electrode. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 87, 285–294.Google Scholar
Mazloomi, F. & Jalali, M. (2016) Ammonium removal from aqueous solutions by natural Iranian zeolite in the presence of organic acids, cations and anions. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 4, 240–249.Google Scholar
McCrae, M.A. (2016) Could mining in Iran supplant the country's oil business? Mining.com. www.mining.com/can-iran-find-a-substitute-for-oil-in-mining, retrieved 8 April 2016.Google Scholar
Menhaje-Bena, R., Kazemian, H., Ghazi-Khonsari, M., Hosseini, M. & Shahtaheri, S.J. (2004) Evaluation of some Iranian natural zeolites and their relevant synthetic zeolites as sorbents for removal of arsenate from drinking water. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 33, 36–44.Google Scholar
Merrikhpour, H. & Jalali, M. (2013) Comparative and competitive adsorption of cadmium, copper, nickel, and lead ions by Iranian natural zeolite. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 15, 303–316.Google Scholar
Mirzaei, S.M.J., Heidarpour, M., Tabatabaei, S.H., Najafi, P. & Hashemi, S. (2013) Immobilization of leachate's heavy metals using soil-zeolite column. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 2, 1–9.Google Scholar
Moattar, F. & Hayeripour, S. (2004) Application of Chitin and zeolite adsorbents for treatment of low level radioactive liquid wastes. International Journal of Environmental Science & Technology, 1, 45–50.Google Scholar
Mohri, M., Seifi, H.A. & Maleki, M. (2008) Effects of short-term supplementation of clinoptilolite in colostrum and milk on the concentration of some serum minerals in neonatal dairy calves. Biological Trace Element Research, 123, 116–123.Google Scholar
Mohsenibandpei, A., Alinejad, A.A., Bahrami, H. & Ghaderpoori, M. (2016) Water solution polishing of nitrate using potassium permanganate modified zeolite: parametric experiments, kinetics and equilibrium analysis. Global Nest Journal, 18, 546–558.Google Scholar
Mokhtari-Hosseini, Z.B., Ehsan, K., Reza, T. & Toktam, S.Z. (2016) Optimization of ammonia removal by natural zeolite from aqueous solution using response surface methodology. Hemijska Industrija, 70, 21–29.Google Scholar
Moradi, M., Karimzadeh, R. & Moosavi, E.S. (2018) Modified and ion exchanged clinoptilolite for the adsorptive removal of sulfur compounds in a model fuel: new adsorbents for desulfurization. Fuel, 217, 467–477.Google Scholar
Motesharezadeh, B., Arasteh, A., Pourbabaee, A.A. & Rafiee, Gh.R. (2015) The effect of zeolite and nitrifying bacteria on remediation of nitrogenous wastewater substances derived from carp breeding farm. International Journal of Environmental Research, 9, 553–560.Google Scholar
Moussavi, G., Talebi, S., Farrokhi, M. & Mojtabaee Sabouti, R. (2011) The investigation of mechanism, kinetic and isotherm of ammonia and humic acid co-adsorption onto natural zeolite. Chemical Engineering Journal, 171, 1159–1169.Google Scholar
Mousavi-Mortazavi, S. & Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, S. (2016) Supported iron oxide onto an Iranian clinoptilolite as a heterogeneous catalyst for photodegradation of furfural in a wastewater sample. Desalination and Water Treatment, 57, 10802–10814.Google Scholar
Naderpour, H., Noroozifar, M. & Khorasani-Motlagh, M. (2013) Photodegradation of methyl orange catalyzed by nanoscale zerovalent iron particles supported on natural zeolite. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 10, 471–479.Google Scholar
Navirian, H., Sotohian, F. & Mostafazadeh, S. (2011) The effect of different levels of natural zeolite on growth indices of juvenile Caspian frisii Kutum (Rutilus frisii kutum, Kamenskii, 1901). Journal of Applied Ichthyological Research, 24, 155–161 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. & Amiri, M. (2013) CuO supported clinoptilolite towards solar photocatalytic degradation of p-aminophenol. Powder Technology, 235, 279–288.Google Scholar
Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. & Kabiri-Samani, M. (2013) Effective removal of Ni(II) from aqueous solutions by modification of nano particles of clinoptilolite with dimethylglyoxime. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 260, 339–349.Google Scholar
Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. & Khorsandi, S. (2014) Photocatalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol with ZnO supported nano-clinoptilolite zeolite. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 20, 937–946.Google Scholar
Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. & Moazzeni, N. (2013) Sunlight photodecolorization of a mixture of methyl orange and bromocresol green by CuS incorporated in a clinoptilolite zeolite as a heterogeneous catalyst. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 19, 1433–1442.Google Scholar
Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. & Moeinirad, S. (2011) Heterogeneous photocatalytic degradation of furfural using NiS–clinoptilolite zeolite. Desalination, 273, 248–257.Google Scholar
Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. & Shirvani, K. (2013) CdS loaded an Iranian clinoptilolite as a heterogeneous catalyst in photodegradation of p-aminophenol. Journal of Chemistry, 2013, 541736.Google Scholar
Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. & Shirzadi, A. (2014) Enhancement of the photocatalytic activity of ferrous oxide by doping onto the nano-clinoptilolite particles towards photodegradation of tetracycline. Chemosphere, 107, 136–144.Google Scholar
Nikazar, M., Gholivand, K. & Mahanpoor, K. (2008) Photocatalytic degradation of azo dye acid red 114 in water with TiO2 supported on clinoptilolite as a catalyst. Desalination, 219, 293–300.Google Scholar
Nikpey, A., Kazemian, H., Safari-Varyani, A., Rezaie, M. & Sirati-Sabet, M. (2013) Protective effect of microporous natural clinoptilolite on lead-induced learning and memory impairment in rats. Health Scope, 2, 52–57.Google Scholar
Noori, M., Zendehdel, M. & Ahmadi, A. (2006) Using natural zeolite for the improvement of soil salinity and crop yield. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry, 88, 77–84.Google Scholar
Olad, A. & Naseri, B. (2010) Preparation, characterization and anticorrosive properties of a novel polyaniline/clinoptilolite nanocomposite. Progress in Organic Coatings, 67, 233–238.Google Scholar
Pashmineh Azar, R. & Falamaki, C. (2012) Removal of aqueous Fe2+ using MnO2-clinoptilolite in a batch slurry reactor: catalyst synthesis, characterization and modeling of catalytic behavior. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 18, 737–743.Google Scholar
Pirzad, A., Jalilian, J. & Akbari Bavandi, V. (2015) Improving grain yield of mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) using zeolite under water deficit conditions. Research in Field Crops, 3, 1–13 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Pourtaheri, A. & Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. (2015) Enhancement in photocatalytic activity of NiO by supporting onto an Iranian clinoptilolite nano-particles of aqueous solution of cefuroxime pharmaceutical capsule. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 137, 338–344.Google Scholar
Rafiee, G. & Saad, C.R. (2010) The effect of natural zeolite (clinoptiolite) on aquaponic production of red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) and lettuce (Lactucasativa var. Longifolia), and improvement of water quality. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 8, 313–322.Google Scholar
Rahmani, A., Nouri, J., Kamal Ghadiri, S., Mahvi, A.H. & Zare, M. (2010) Adsorption of fluoride from water by Al3+ and Fe3+ pretreated natural Iranian zeolites. International Journal of Environmental Research, 4, 607–614.Google Scholar
Rahmani, A.R., Samadi, M.T. & Ehsani, H.R. (2009) Investigation of clinoptilolite natural zeolite regeneration by air stripping followed by ion exchange for removal of ammonium from aqueous solutions. Iranian Journal of Environmental Health Science and Engineering, 6, 167–172.Google Scholar
Saadati, F., Keramati, N. & Mehdipour Ghazi, M. (2016) Synthesis of nanocomposite based on Semnan natural zeolite for photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline under visible light. Advances in Environmental Technology, 2, 63–70.Google Scholar
Sadeghi, A.A. & Shawrang, P. (2008) Effects of natural zeolite clinoptilolite on passive immunity and diarrhea in newborn Holstein calves. Livestock Science, 113, 307–310.Google Scholar
Safaeikatouli, M., Boldaji, F., Dastar, B. & Hassani, S. (2010) Effect of different levels of kaolin, bentonite and zeolite on broilers performance. Journal of Biological Sciences, 10, 58–62.Google Scholar
Safaeikatouli, M., Jafariahangari, Y. & Baharlouei, A. (2011) An evaluation on the effects of dietary kaolin and zeolite on broilers blood parameters, thyroxine, thyrotrophin and growth hormone. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 10, 233–237.Google Scholar
Salehi, A., Ghalavand, A., Sefidkon, F. & Asgharzade, A. (2011) The effect of zeolite, PGPR and vermicompost application on N, P, K concentration, essential oil content and yield in organic cultivation of German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.). Iranian Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 27, 188–201 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Salem, A., Afshin, H. & Behsaz, H. (2012) Removal of lead by using Raschig rings manufactured with mixture of cement kiln dust, zeolite and bentonite. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 223–224, 13–23.Google Scholar
Samadi, M.T., Salimi, M. & Saghi, M.H. (2009) Comparison of granular activated carbon, natural clinoptilolite zeolite, and anthracite packed columns in removing mercury from drinking water. Water and Wastewater, 4, 54–59 (in Persian).Google Scholar
Seifi, L., Torabian, A., Kazemian, H., Nabi Bidhendi, G., Azimi, A.A. & Charkhi, A. (2011) Adsorption of petroleum monoaromatics from aqueous solutions using granulated surface modified natural nanozeolites: systematic study of equilibrium isotherms. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 217, 611–625.Google Scholar
Sepaskhah, A.R. & Yousefi, F. (2007) Effects of zeolite application on nitrate and ammonium retention of a loamy soil under saturated conditions. Australian Journal of Soil Research, 45, 368–373.Google Scholar
Shabani, A., Dastar, B., Hassani, S., Khomeiri, M. & Shabanpour, B. (2016) Decreasing the effects of Aflatoxins on color and oxidative stability of broiler meats using nanozeolite. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 18, 109–121.Google Scholar
Shariatmadari, F. (2008) The application of zeolite in poultry production. World's Poultry Science Journal, 64, 76–84.Google Scholar
Sheikhzadeh, N., Kouchaki, M., Mehregan, M., Tayefi-Nasrabadi, H., Divband, B., Khataminan, M. & Shabanzadeh, S. (2017) Influence of nanochitosan/zeolite composite on growth performance, digestive enzymes and serum biochemical parameters in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Aquaculture Research, 48, 5955–5964.Google Scholar
Tabatabaei, S.H., Najafi, P., Mirzaei, S.M.J., Nazem, Z., Heidarpour, M., Hajrasoliha, S., Afyuni, M., Beigi Harchegani, H., Landi, E., Akasheh, L., Zamanian, M., Barani, M. & Amini, H. (2012) Compost leachate recycling through land treatment and application of natural zeolite, International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 1, 1–7.Google Scholar
Taghipour, B. (2010) Clinoptilolite zeolitized tuff from Central Alborz Range, north Iran. Geophysical Research Abstracts, 12, EGU2010–1164.Google Scholar
Tehrani, R. & Salari, A. (2005) The study of dehumidifying of carbon monoxide and ammonia adsorption by Iranian natural clinoptilolite zeolite. Applied Surface Science, 252, 866–870.Google Scholar
Tilaki, R.A.D. & Fard, S.N.A. (2017) A study of the removal of natural organic matter (NOM) by zeolites clinoptilolite and synthetic type A loaded with titanium dioxide without direct radiation of light. IIOAB Journal, 8, 60–68.Google Scholar
Torabian, A., Kazemian, H., Seifi, L., Bidhendi, G.N. & Ghadiri, S.K. (2010) Removal of petroleum aromatic hydrocarbons by surfactant-modified natural zeolite. Clean, 38, 77–83.Google Scholar
Yousefi, T., Torab-Mostaedi, M., Charkhi, A. & Aghaei, A. (2016) Cd(II) sorption on Iranian nano zeolites: kinetic and thermodynamic studies. Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology, 1, 75–83.Google Scholar
Zabihi-Mobarakeh, H. & Nezamzadeh-Ejhieh, A. (2015) Application of supported TiO2 onto Iranian clinoptilolite nanoparticles in the photodegradation of mixture of aniline and 2, 4-dinitroaniline aqueous solution. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 26, 315–321.Google Scholar
Zahedi, H., Noormohamadi, G., Shirani Rad, A.H., Habibi, D. & Akbar Boojar, M.M. (2009) Effect of zeolite and foliar application of selenium on growth, yield and yield component of three canola cultivar under conditions of late season drought stress. Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 1, 73–80.Google Scholar
Zareian, F., Jafari, M., Javadi, S.A. & Tavili, A. (2018) Application of zeolite and geohumus superabsorbent on establishment and some growth indices of Nitrariaschoberi L. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 38, 296–301.Google Scholar
Zeodigest (2015) Zeodigest® technical data sheet.Google Scholar