Carbon neutrality enabled by structure-tailored zeolite-based nanomaterials

Due to their superior CO₂ adsorption and activation abilities, high specific surface area-volume ratio, high crystallinity, adaptable pore structures, and attractive Lewis acid/base sites, zeolites are excellent contenders for the achievement of carbon neutrality in practical applications. In this perspective, we first discuss the basic properties of zeolites, e.g., their crystalline structure, pore structure, acid-base properties, and ability to hybridize with metal species. Then we address how zeolite-based nanomaterials can be used for CO₂ capture and storage. The conversion of CO₂ into value-added products by using representative zeolite-based nanomaterials, including CO₂ thermal-catalytic conversion, photoreduction, and other types of conversion, is exemplified, and some zeolite-based devices are also briefly introduced. Finally, we also provide some fresh ideas on the main difficulties, advantageous conditions, and heuristic perspectives for future research. Structure-tailored zeolite-based nanomaterials are seen as attractive options that can help attain carbon neutrality for practical applications in the near future.