FAU zeolites have emerged as multifunctional materials with broad applications in catalysis and adsorption,owing to their hierarchical pore architectures,elevated specific surface areas,and adjustable extra-framework ...FAU zeolites have emerged as multifunctional materials with broad applications in catalysis and adsorption,owing to their hierarchical pore architectures,elevated specific surface areas,and adjustable extra-framework cationic sites.This review provides a critical overview of recent advances in FAU zeolite research with emphasis on their roles in environmental pollutant mitigation.A bibliometric analysis was performed to ascertain worldwide research trends,cooperation networks,and principal theme areas.Strategies for synthesis and functionalization,including crystallization pathways,one-pot methods,and post-synthetic modifications,were systematically evaluated for their capacity to tailor structural and physicochemical properties.Environmental applications were discussed in detail,particularly in heavy metal extraction,CO_(2)capture,and catalytic NOx reduction.Despite these advances,challenges persisted,notably restricted chemical stability under extreme pH conditions,scalability obstacles from laboratory to industrial production,and the necessity for enhanced catalytic efficiency.By integrating fundamental understanding with application-oriented perspectives,this review identifies existing knowledge gaps and delineates future directions for the rational design of FAU zeolites toward sustainable environmental remediation.展开更多
基金supported by foundation of Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program Natural Sciencel Youth Guidance Project(No.QN[2025]090)Special post of Guizhou University(No.[2024]20).
文摘FAU zeolites have emerged as multifunctional materials with broad applications in catalysis and adsorption,owing to their hierarchical pore architectures,elevated specific surface areas,and adjustable extra-framework cationic sites.This review provides a critical overview of recent advances in FAU zeolite research with emphasis on their roles in environmental pollutant mitigation.A bibliometric analysis was performed to ascertain worldwide research trends,cooperation networks,and principal theme areas.Strategies for synthesis and functionalization,including crystallization pathways,one-pot methods,and post-synthetic modifications,were systematically evaluated for their capacity to tailor structural and physicochemical properties.Environmental applications were discussed in detail,particularly in heavy metal extraction,CO_(2)capture,and catalytic NOx reduction.Despite these advances,challenges persisted,notably restricted chemical stability under extreme pH conditions,scalability obstacles from laboratory to industrial production,and the necessity for enhanced catalytic efficiency.By integrating fundamental understanding with application-oriented perspectives,this review identifies existing knowledge gaps and delineates future directions for the rational design of FAU zeolites toward sustainable environmental remediation.
