The use of lightweight concrete is expected to increase as the building industry's demand for the material grows. Lightweight concrete is favored over regular concrete for a variety of reasons, including increased fire resistance, less thermal expansion, and enhanced sound absorption. Natural zeolites are widely used in dimension stones, lightweight aggregates, and soil stabilizers under construction materials, in addition to concrete.
Due to growing environmental concerns, soil amendment and
water treatment applications are gaining traction around the world. Soluble
nitrogen-based fertilizer contamination of groundwater is a major environmental
hazard. Natural zeolites prevent ammonium from being converted to nitrate,
resulting in less nitrate leaching. Natural zeolites also enrich the soil and
aid in the growth of a healthy plant.
The building business is gaining traction around the world as
industrialization and urbanization increase. The natural
zeolites market is expanding due to their increasing use as a
widely utilized construction material. Natural zeolites have been in demand for
a few years because they operate as natural pozzolan in the production of
concrete utilized in the building industry.
Natural zeolites are hydrated aluminosilicate materials with
excellent ion exchange and sorption capabilities that are both environmentally
and economically friendly. Their utility in various technological processes is
determined by their physical-chemical qualities, which are inextricably linked
to their geological deposits. Natural zeolites have a unique tree-dimensional
porous structure that allows for a wide range of applications.