The zeolite cage structure.

Zeolites are typically aluminosilicates whose framework structures have pores of molecular dimensions. They are widely used as ion exchangers and sorbents and in hydrocarbons conversion catalysis and separations. Recent zeolite research has focused on widening the scope of synthetic procedures, on further exploiting zeolites in commercial processes, and on applying modern characterization techniques to unraveling the complexities of zeolite structural properties.