Ionothermal synthesis of zeotype materials for catalysis, separation and coatings

Ionothermal synthesis of zeotype materials provides a greatly promising opportunity for the industrialization of catalysis and separation. Herein we systematically review the ionothermal synthesis of zeotype materials including zeolite and molecular sieves, zeotype films and their applications. The above films composed coatings and membranes as well as ionic liquids and the ionothermal system are briefly introduced. Specifically, the synthesis effects of ionothermal method, such water, fluoride ions, amines, ionic liquids are comprehensively summarized. Furthermore, the recent advancements of external field assisted ionothermal synthesis using microwave or electricity are demonstrated. The applications of zeotype and their films for catalysis, corrosion-resistant coatings and separation membranes are also introduced. This review concludes with the conclusions and perspectives.