Hybrid and Hierarchical Zeolite-Based Platforms for Sustainable Remediation and Resource Recovery
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 331
Special Issue Editors
Interests: zeolites and microporous materials; environmental remediation; structural characterization; hybrid porous materials; sustainable technologies; emerging contaminants
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: applied crystallography; crystal chemistry; advanced functional materials; zeolites and microporous materials; environmental remediation technologies; applications of crystalline materials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zeolite-based materials are rapidly evolving through the development of hierarchical porosity, nanoscale structuring, and hybrid architectures that integrate metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), carbon-based materials, biochar, polymers, and other porous components. These advanced systems show exceptional potential in addressing complex and emerging environmental challenges, including the removal of PFAS, heavy metals, microplastics, pharmaceutical residues, and oxyanions from water, air, and soil. This Special Issue focuses on innovative natural, synthetic, composite, hierarchical, and nano-engineered zeolitic materials designed for sustainable remediation and circular recovery processes. Emphasis is placed on the interplay between structure, porosity, surface chemistry, and contaminant–material interactions, as well as regeneration, scalability, and lifecycle perspectives. Contributions integrating adsorption, catalysis, multifunctional platforms, in situ/operando studies, modeling, or real-environment applications are strongly encouraged. The goal is to bridge fundamental insights with technological implementation, promoting zeolite-based solutions that are efficient, selective, and environmentally responsible.
Dr. Annalisa Martucci
Guest Editor
Dr. Maura Mancinelli
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- hybrid and hierarchical zeolite-based materials
- environmental remediation technologies
- PFAS and emerging persistent pollutants
- water, air, and soil treatment
- functional porous platforms
- natural, synthetic, composite, and nano-zeolites
- structure–contaminant interaction mechanisms
- circular economy and sustainable applications
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