Zeolite: From a Boiling Stone to the Applicable Minerals in Various Industrial Processes, 3rd Edition
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Clays and Engineered Mineral Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 94
Special Issue Editors
Interests: synthesis; characterization; application of natural and synthetic porous materials
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Interests: zeolite-based adsorbents and catalysts; zeolites in sustainable chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The first and second editions of our Special Issue on zeolites were a great success, showcasing the latest research on these fascinating minerals. We are pleased to announce a third edition that will continue exploring the diverse and expanding applications of zeolites.
Zeolites are a unique group of aluminosilicate minerals, defined by their porous crystal structure. Initially considered little more than an unusual rock that “boiled” when heated, zeolites have been transformed by scientific research into highly versatile materials with a wide range of industrial uses. Their stable 3D lattice allows for the incorporation of various chemical species, not just on the surface but also within their intricate network of cavities and channels.
Today, zeolites are recognized as essential for numerous industrial processes, including adsorption, ion exchange, catalysis, and separation. Their abundance, low cost, and environmentally friendly nature make them a key material for sustainable solutions across many fields.
This third edition Special Issue in Minerals provides another opportunity to share recent scientific advances in zeolite research. We invite original research and review articles covering topics such as the following:
- Zeolite formation and occurrence;
- New methods for zeolite synthesis and characterization;
- Functionalization and modification of zeolite surfaces for special purpose;
- Applications in environmental protection, including wastewater treatment and air purification;
- Use of zeolites in catalysis, photocatalysis and petrochemistry;
- Agricultural and pharmaceutical applications;
- Zeolites as components in novel materials.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and continuing this important discussion.
Dr. Jelena Pavlović
Prof. Dr. Nevenka Rajić
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- zeolite occurrence
- adsorption
- catalysis
- surface functionalization
- environmental protection
- zeolite structures
- zeolite engineering
- sustainable applications of zeolites
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