An undergraduate research experience: Synthesis, modification, and comparison of hydrophobicity of zeolites A and X

The focus of this research was to delineate a method to increase the hydrophobicity of zeolites A and X. Functionalization of the zeolites with silane ligands of various sizes was explored in depth. Infrared spectroscopy, SEM, TGA and a macroscopic evaluation aided in the final characterization.121