Modern Zeolites: Structure and Function in Detergents and Petrochemicals (Materials Science Foundations , Vol 3)

Today zeolites are thought of as indispensible absorbants and catalysts in many industries, such as, oil-refining process technologies and consumer detergent industries. As new families are synthesized, modern structural methods increase our understanding of their formation, structure and function, and as new industrial uses are found, the information on zeolites and related zeotypes has increased. This overview places the emphasis on explaining what zeolites are, and why they have become important. The book focuses attention on advances in scientific understanding and the large scale application of zeolites; with specific reference to ion-exchange and acid catalysis.