Study of the Stability of Zeolites in Model Biological Environments

Abstract

The stability of synthetic and natural zeolites in model biological media simulating the environment of the stomach (pH 1.8), blood plasma (pH 6.9), and intestines (pH 8) is studied. The effect of long-term exposure (up to 7 days) to biological media on the crystal structure of Beta, Rho, Y, and clinoptilolite zeolites is studied. The degree of degradation of the crystal structure of zeolites is controlled by X-ray phase analysis. Based on the results obtained, conclusions are drawn on the prospects for the use of synthetic and natural zeolites as drug carriers.