Synthesis and characterization of Ce doped MFI zeolite

► Cerium was incorporated into the tetrahedral position of MFI zeolite structure. ► Unit cell volume increases with an increase of Ce content in the framework of MFI. ► A band at 310 nm in the UV-vis spectra indicates Ce incorporation in MFI structure. ► The mass loss (%) in the region 373-423 K decreases with increase of Ce in MFI.