Zeolite: A Strategic Materials for Sustainable Chemistry and Future Energy

Dear Colleagues,

Zeolites feature well-defined frameworks that create molecule-sized pores, channels and cages. Zeolites are magical in the sense that, by changing their synthesis conditions, different zeolites with distinct framework topologies and/or chemical compositions can be prepared, which lead to a variety of properties and functionalities. Over the decades, zeolites have significantly contributed to chemical and petrochemical processes as catalysts, adsorbents and ion exchangers. Their applications have recently been extended to biomass conversion, the reduction in vehicle emissions, methane activation and secondary batteries. Without doubt, zeolites will continue to play a critical role in new chemical transformations and future energy conversion. Driven by such application prospects, the research in the field of zeolites remains highly active.

With the title of “Zeolite: A Strategic Materials for Sustainable Chemistry and Future Energy,” this Special Issue of Molecules aims to attract original contributions from various topics related to zeolites, covering aspects ranging from the synthesis, modification and characterization to existing and emerging applications in broad areas. In particular, submissions of research papers about the synthesis of new zeolites, the mechanistic studies of zeolite crystallization, and the applications of zeolites in new fields are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Yi Tang
Prof. Dr. Wenfu Yan
Prof. Dr. Xinwen Guo
Prof. Dr. Jiuxing Jiang
Prof. Dr. Zhendong Liu
Dr. Hongbin Zhang
Guest Editors

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