Recent advances in solid-state NMR of zeolite catalysts

Zeolites are important inorganic crystalline microporous materials with a broad range of applications in the areas of catalysis, ion exchange, and adsorption/separations. Solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has proven to be a powerful tool in the study of zeolites and relevant catalytic reactions because of its advantage in providing atomic-level insights into molecular structure and dynamic behavior. In this review, we provide a brief discussion on the recent progress in exploring framework structures, catalytically active sites and intermolecular interactions in zeolites and metal-containing ones by using various solid-state NMR methods. Advances in the mechanistic understanding of zeolite-catalysed reactions including methanol and ethanol conversions are presented as selected examples. Finally, we discuss the prospect of the solid-state NMR technique for its application in zeolites. This review highlights the application of state-of-the-art solid-state NMR spectroscopy to zeolite catalysts and relevant catalytic reactions and discusses the prospect of solid-state NMR technique in the field of zeolites.

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This review examines the recent progress in the study of zeolites and relevant catalytic reactions using solid-state NMR methods to explore framework structures, catalytically active sites, and intermolecular interactions. It also discusses the application of solid-state NMR technique in understanding the mechanistic aspects of zeolite-catalyzed reactions, such as methanol and ethanol conversions.