Recent advances in zeolite science based on advance characterization techniques

• A new type of material has been synthesized by the pillaring of zeolite nanosheets.
• ADOR (assembly-disassembly-organization-reassembly) has been applied to generate new zeolite structures.
• 3D mapping of the coordination of Al atoms in zeolites has been determined.
• mCARS has been used to look at host-guest geometry of molecules in zeolite pores.
• Cu-nitrosyl complexes are the key reaction intermediate in the SCR of NO on Cu-SSZ-13.

This short review summarizes recent research highlights that manifest the progress that is currently experienced in the field of zeolite synthesis, characterization and catalysis as reported in the period of January 2012 to June, 2013 and with emphasis in the application and development of advanced characterization techniques. The review is divided into three sections that focus on New Materials Synthesis, Advances in Characterization and Catalysis.

Advanced characterization has led to rapid advance in understanding zeolite properties.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide