Catalysis and Zeolites

Catalysis is a word that describes a reaction in which the rate and/or outcome are altered by the presence of a material (the catalyst) that is not consumed during the reaction and is then removed if it is not to become an impurity in the final product. One of the most essential technologies in our world is catalysis. It is widely utilized in industry for production and in waste treatment for pollution removal. Catalysis is used in biological processes by our bodies as well.

Zeolites are three-dimensional crystalline solids of aluminium silicate that are microporous. Zeolites feature small, fixed-size pores that allow small molecules to pass through readily but not larger molecules; this is why they are frequently referred to as molecular sieves. The word 'zeolite' comes from the Greek words 'zeo' (boil) and 'litos' (stone) (a stone).  Zeolite materials are particularly valuable in a range of applications, including agronomy, ecology, manufacturing, and industrial processes, due to their unique and remarkable physical and chemical qualities. Clinoptilolite, a naturally occurring zeolite substance, has recently been extensively explored in veterinary and human medicine for a more specialized application.