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September 18, 2025Open Access

Enhancing the Catalytic Performance of Zeolites via Metal Doping and Porosity Control

LNLinda Zh. NikoshviliTver State University LBLyudmila M. BronsteinIndiana University Bloomington VMValentina G. MatveevaTver State Technical University

Key Points

Higher catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability are achieved in metal-doped zeolites compared to their parent forms.
Zeolite-based catalysts are important for producing and upgrading liquid fuels, particularly from biomass and polymeric waste.
Control over diffusion, surface acidity, and coke deposition processes enhances the effectiveness of zeolite catalysts.
Hierarchically porous zeolites, combined with metal dopants, represent significant advancements in heterogeneous catalysis.

Abstract

Zeolites are widely used as solid acid catalysts and also as supports in complex multifunctional heterogeneous systems. In recent years, there has been an increase in the development of zeolite-based catalysts with hierarchical porosity combined with metal dopants (modifiers or catalysts). These modifications can significantly improve the catalytic characteristics of such materials. In this review, we discuss the application of hierarchically porous zeolites, including metal-doped ones, in catalytic reactions employed in the production and upgrading of liquid fuels, i.e., pyrolysis of biomass and polymeric wastes; conversion of alcohols to fuel hydrocarbons, aromatics and olefins; cracking and hydrocracking of polymeric wastes and hydrocarbons; and hydroisomerization. It is revealed that, in many cases, higher activity, selectivity and stability can be achieved for metal-doped hierarchical zeolites in comparison with parent ones due to control over the diffusion, surface acidity and coke deposition processes.

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