Synthesis and catalytic applications of combined zeolitic/mesoporous materials

• Jarian Vernimmen,
• Vera Meynen and
• Pegie Cool

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2011, 2, 785–801, doi:10.3762/bjnano.2.87

• selectivity of zeolites. This review gives an overview of the state of the art concerning combined zeolitic/mesoporous materials. Focus is put on the synthesis and the applications of the combined zeolitic/mesoporous materials. The different synthesis approaches and formation mechanisms leading to these

• materials are comprehensively discussed and compared. Moreover, Ti-containing nanoporous materials as redox catalysts are discussed to illustrate a potential implementation of combined zeolitic/mesoporous materials. Keywords: catalysis; characterization; combined zeolitic/mesoporous materials; synthesis

• applications. More specifically, in the last decade, the development of mesoporous materials with zeolitic features has received a lot of attention. These combined zeolitic/mesoporous materials are thought to be superior materials, since they are able to combine (i) the enhanced diffusion and accessibility for