Advanced Zeolite Catalysts in Sustainable Industrial Processes
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 February 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editor
Interests: zeolites; metal–zeolites; alkane conversion; in situ spectroscopy; catalytic mechanism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing demand for sustainable chemical processes has driven remarkable innovations in zeolite catalyst technology. This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research on advanced zeolite catalysts that enable greener industrial applications while maintaining high efficiency and selectivity.
Zeolites, with their well-defined microporous structures, have long been indispensable in petrochemical refining and bulk chemical production. Recent breakthroughs in synthetic methods, characterization techniques, and computational modeling have unlocked new possibilities for these versatile materials. The contributions in this issue will demonstrate how tailored zeolite frameworks can address critical challenges in renewable energy, carbon capture, biomass conversion, and emission control.
Key themes that will be explored include hierarchical zeolite design for improved mass transport, metal-incorporated zeolites for selective catalysis, and novel post-synthetic modification approaches. Studies will also investigate zeolite-catalyzed reactions central to circular economy principles, such as plastic waste upcycling and CO2 utilization. The issue will also cover fundamental advances in the understanding of active sites and reaction mechanisms through advanced spectroscopy and theoretical calculations.
By bridging fundamental science with industrial applications, this collection will provide valuable insights for researchers developing next-generation catalytic systems. The interdisciplinary nature of this issue will reflect how zeolite science continues to evolve, offering solutions for sustainable manufacturing in an increasingly resource-conscious world. We hope that this Special Issue stimulates further innovation at the intersection of materials design, reaction engineering, and environmental stewardship.
Dr. Zhongpan Hu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- zeolite
- metal–zeolites
- alkane conversion
- CO2 utilization
- synthesis method
- in situ spectroscopy
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