Zeolites and Catalysis

Volume 1

Preface
SYNTHESIS MECHANISM: CRYSTAL GROWTH AND NUCLEATION
Introduction
Theory of Nucleation and Growth
Nucleation and Growth in Zeolites
Techniques
Case Studies
Conclusions and Outlook
SYNTHESIS APPROACHES
Introduction
Aluminophosphates
Mineralizers
Dry Gel Conversion Syntheses
Low Water Syntheses
Germanium Zeolites
Isomorphous Substitution
Structure-Directing Agents
SDA Modeling
Co-Templating
Layered Precursors
Nonaqueous Solvents
Summary and Outlook
IONOTHERMAL SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITES AND OTHER POROUS MATERIALS
Introduction
Hydrothermal, Solvothermal, and Ionothermal Synthesis
Ionothermal Aluminophosphate Synthesis
Ionothermal Synthesis of Silica-Based Zeolites
Ionothermal Synthesis of Metal Organic Frameworks and Coordination Polymers
Ambient Pressure Ionothermal Synthesis
The Role of Cation-Templating, Co-Templating, or No Templating
The Role of Anion - Structure Induction
The Role of Water and Other Mineralizers
Unstable Ionic Liquids
Summary and Outlook
CO-TEMPLATES IN SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITES
Introduction
Templating of Dual-Void Structures
Crystallization of Aluminophosphate-Type Materials
Combined Use of Templating and Pore-Filling Agents
Cooperative Structure-Directing Effects of Organic Molecules and Mineralizing Anions
Cooperative Structure-Directing Effect of Organic Molecules and Water
Control of Crystal Size and Morphology
Membrane Systems
Use of Co-Templates for Tailoring the Catalytic Activity of Microporous Materials
Summary and Outlook
MORPHOLOGICAL SYNTHESIS OF ZEOLITES
Introduction
Morphology of Large Zeolite Crystals
Morphology Control of MFI Zeolite Particles
Morphological Synthesis by MW
Summary and Outlook
POST-SYNTHETIC TREATMENT AND MODIFICATION OF ZEOLITES
Introduction
Direct Synthesis of Zeolites
Post-Synthetic Treatment and Modification of Zeolites
Summary and Outlook
STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY OF ZEOLITES
Introduction
Zeolite Structure Types Exemplified by Those Based on the Sodalite Cage
The Expanding Library of Zeolite Structures: Novel Structures, Novel Features
Summary and Outlook
VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY AND RELATED IN SITU STUDIES OF CATALYTIC REACTIONS WITHIN MOLECULAR SIEVES
Introduction
Acidity Determination with IR Spectroscopy of Probe Molecules
Zeolite Synthesis Processes
Selection of Zeolite-Based Catalytic Reactions
IR Microspectroscopy
Concluding Remarks and Look into the Future
TEXTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MESOPOROUS ZEOLITES
Introduction
Methods for Generating Meso- and Macropores in Zeolites
Characterization of Textural Properties of Mesoporous Zeolites
Summary and Outlook
ALUMINUM IN ZEOLITES: WHERE IS IT AND WHAT IS ITS STRUCTURE?
Introduction
Structure of Aluminum Species in Zeolites
Where is the Aluminum in Zeolite Crystals?
Summary and Outlook
THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY OF ZEOLITE REACTIVITY
Introduction
Methodology
Activation of Hydrocarbons in Zeolites: The Role of Dispersion Interactions
Molecular-Level Understanding of Complex Catalytic Reactions: MTO Process
Molecular Recognition and Confinement-Driven Reactivity
Structural Properties of Zeolites: Framework Al Distribution and Structure and Charge Compensation of Extra-Framework Cations
Summary and Outlook
MODELING OF TRANSPORT AND ACCESSIBILITY IN ZEOLITES
Introduction
Molecular Models
Simulation Methods
Molecular Modeling Applied to Processes Involving Zeolites
Summary and Outlook
DIFFUSION IN ZEOLITES - IMPACT ON CATALYSIS
Introduction
Diffusion and Reaction in Zeolites: Basic Concepts
Diffusion in Zeolites: Potential Issues
Pore Structure, Diffusion, and Activity at the Subcrystal Level
Improving Transport through Zeolite Crystals
Concluding Remarks and Future Outlook

Volume 2

Preface
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS OF ZEOLITES
Introduction
Zeolite Membranes
Host-Guest Interactions
Medical and Veterinary Applications
Other Applications
Summary and Outlook
ORGANIZATION OF ZEOLITE MICROCRYSTALS
Introduction
Organization of Zeolite Microcrystals into Functional Materials by Self-Assembly
Monolayer Assembly of Zeolite Microcrystals b