This work covers both preventive- and curative-zeolite-based technologies in chemical processing. The opening chapter presents the state-of-the-art in zeolite science, and the subsequent work summarizes the chemistries involved in the processes.

In the area of fine chemicals, the emerging field of zeolite applications is introduced in a general lecture and specific applications are discussed.

Contents: Introduction to Zeolite Science and Technology (M Guisnet &
J-P Gilson)
The Chemistry of Catalytic Processes (A Corma &
A Martinez)
Preparation of Zeolite Catalysts (T G Roberie et al.)
Refining Processes: Setting the Scene (R H Jensen)
Advances in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (E T Habib et al.)
Hydrocracking (J A R Van Veen)
C4-C6 Alkane Isomerisation (F Schmidt &
E Kohler)
Base Oil Production and Processing (M Daage)
Para-Xylene Manufacturing
Catalytic Reactions and Processes (F Alario &
M Guisnet)
Separation of Paraxylene by Adsorption (A Methivier)
Aromatic Alkylation: Towards Cleaner Processes (J S Beck et al.)
Methanol to Olefins (MTO) and Beyond (P Barger)
Zeolite Effects on Catalytic Transformations of Fine Chemicals (D E De Vos &
P A Jacobs)
Functionalization of Aromatics over Zeolite Catalysts (P Marion et al.)
Zeolites and 'Non-Zeolite' Molecular Sieves in the Synthesis of Fragrances and Flavors (W F Hoelderich &
M C Laufer)
Pollution Abatment Using Zeolites: State of the Art and Further Needs (G Delahay &
B Coq).