Delaminated zeolites as active catalysts for processing large molecules

Zeolite nanolayers have been obtained by delaminating the lamellar precursors of four zeolites. These materials present very high well structured external surface areas larger than 600 m2.g−1. Catalytic active sites can be introduced during the synthesis or by post-synthesis treatments, yielding active and selective catalysts for processing large size molecules of interest in oil refining and for the production of fine chemicals.