Microwave-Assisted Zeolite Synthesis for Biomedical Applications
Muhammad Saria, Zeeshan Taj, Sumreen Hayat, Muhammad Saqalein, Razia Noreen, Muhammad Faisal, Saima Muzammil
Zeolites, microporous crystalline aluminosilicates featuring interconnected tetrahedra, are exceptionally versatile in scientific and industrial applications. This chapter provides a detailed examination of their characteristics, natural and synthetic varieties, and production techniques (including hydrothermal and sol-gel methods) to achieve specific functionalities. Zeolites are essential in catalysis, adsorption, environmental cleanup (water/soil), agriculture (soil improvement/nutrient release), and developing biomedical applications like drug delivery and tissue engineering. Furthermore, the chapter covers their utility in improving polymer membranes, facilitating polymer cracking, and tackling climate change. It concludes by outlining current obstacles (like affordable synthesis) and prospective novel uses, emphasizing zeolites’ vital contribution to contemporary progress.
Keywords
Zeolite, Zeolite Imidazolate Frameworks, Metal Organic Frameworks, Natural Zeolites, Drug Delivery System
Published online 4/5/2026, 28 pages
Citation: Muhammad Saria, Zeeshan Taj, Sumreen Hayat, Muhammad Saqalein, Razia Noreen, Muhammad Faisal, Saima Muzammil, Microwave-Assisted Zeolite Synthesis for Biomedical Applications, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 189, pp 209-236, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904039-7
Part of the book on Microwave-Assisted Synthesis
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