2nd Conference on Sustainable Zeolites: Advances in Synthesis and Applications
Zeolites are crystalline solid materials that possess regular porous structure frameworks. Many of the unique properties of zeolites, such as their sorption, molecular sieve, and ion exchange capacities, are explained by their structure, particularly by the presence of voids or channels that allow the sorption and diffusion of various ions and molecules. Due to their distinctive properties, these materials are widely used in numerous industrial applications such as water remediation, catalysis, detergent building, gas purification, membranes, and drying processes, among others.
The development of more sustainable synthesis processes aimed at minimising the consumption of raw materials, reducing costs, and decreasing the environmental impact of the processes has driven research efforts to achieve cleaner and more eco-efficient processes for the production of zeolites.
We are pleased to announce the second edition of the Z-ONA4LIFE Conference on Zeolites: "Sustainable Zeolites: Advances in Synthesis and Applications". This conference provides a platform for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals to convene and exchange knowledge on the latest advancements in zeolite research and applications. The selected works can be presented either by oral presentation or as a poster.
Why attend:
This conference is a unique opportunity to:
- Gain insights from leading researchers and industry professionals.
- Network with peers and collaborators in the field of zeolite research.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in sustainable zeolite technologies.
Call for paper:
We invite you to submit original research papers, case studies and reviews to be presented at the conference. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Synthesis methods and characterisation techniques
- Novel applications in environmental remediation, agriculture and water purification
- Catalytic applications in the chemical and petrochemical industries
- Development of sustainable processes using zeolites
- Challenges and opportunities in the industrial-scale implementation of zeolites
Abstracts can be submitted for consideration before 15 September 2026. Each author can submit two abstracts per inscription. Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings. Moreover, the authors have the opportunity to publish their extended work in a special issue in Discover Sustainability (Springer Nature).
To submit your abstract, please download the file containing the guidelines for abstract format and submission instructions. Once you have prepared your abstract, please share it via email to the conference secretariat (email: zasa@ietcc.csic.es).
Download the abstract file
Registration fees (in EUR)
| EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION FROM 20 Aug UNTIL 20 Sep, 2026 | SECOND TERM REGISTRATION ON/BEFORE 10 Oct, 2026 | FINAL REGISTRATION ON/BEFORE 25 Oct, 2026 | |
| In-person | 300 | 350 | 450 |
| Online | 125 | 175 | 275 |
The registration period will open soon.
To submit your payment, please follow the instructions in the document below and send it to zasa@ietcc.csic.es.
Registration is now open
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 programme is now open, including the Call for Papers and official registration fees.
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Agenda
Thursday, 5 November
9:00 | Registration |
9:20 | Welcome and Opening E. Sastre (CSIC Coordinator for the Autonomous Community of Madrid, Spain) |
9:45 | Invited Lecture: Zeolitic catalysts obtained from natural mordenite from Spain. I. Díaz (President of the Spanish Group of Zeolites, Spain) |
| SESSION 1 Chairman: M.A. Camblor, ICMM-CSIC, Spain |
10:20 | Zeolite synthesis using residue materials as silica and alumina source. C. Belviso (CNR, Italy) |
10:40 | Accelerated synthesis of titanium-beta zeolite using n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and beta seeds. H. Tabatabaeizadeh (University of Torino, Italy) |
11:00 | Coffee |
11:20 | The role of aluminum as structure directing agent in the synthesis of zeolites. G. Sastre (ITQ-CSIC, Spain) |
11:40 | Cu- and Fe-KFI zeolites for Integrated control of NOx and N₂O emissions. B. Miao (Dalian Maritime University, China) |
| SESSION 2 Chairman: C. Belviso, CNR, Italy |
12:00 | Zeolite 13X-filled silicone composite foams for adsorption-driven climate control in electric vehicles. L. Calabrese (University of Messina, Italy) |
12:20 | Coupling framework Ti sites with Co/Fe-functionalized PDA shells: a core-shell platform for H2O2 generation and selective oxidation catalysis. H. Tabatabaeizadeh (University of Torino, Italy) |
12:40 | Innovative zeolite membrane reactors for efficient conversion of methanol-to-dimethyl ether. A. Brunetti (ITM-CNR, Italy) |
13:15 | Lunch |
| SESSION 3 Chair: G. Sastre, ITQ-CSIC, Spain |
14:50 | Upcycling waste into water treatment solutions: the potential of a waste-derived zeolite. S.F. Lee (IETcc-CSIC, Spain) |
15:10 | Iron (II)-modified natural zeolite as a sustainable reactive material for chromium (VI) removal from contaminated waters. B.F.P. De Azevedo (University of Pisa, Italy) |
15:30 | Assessing the role of synthetic NaX zeolite in electrocoagulation-based laundry greywater treatment: from synthetic models to real wastewater. N. Vukojević-Medvidović (University of Split, Croatia) |
16:10 | Treatment of dye-contaminated wastewater using waste-based NaP zeolite. M. Ritter (Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil) |
16:30 | MOF/γ−Al2O3 composites for the adsorption of greenhouse gases. E. Díaz (University of Oviedo, Spain) |
17:00 | Poster Presentation – Coffee |
| P01 - Adsorption of laccase onto zeolite for the biocatalytic degradation of emerging contaminants from water. A. Diório (State University of Maringá, Brazil) |
| P02 - Potassium zeolite synthesis from mixture of rice husk ash and red mud. C. Belviso (CNR, Italy) | |
| P03 - HALZEOCAT-CM: removal of persistent halogenated pollutants by functionalized ultraporous zeolite catalysts. M.A. Camblor (ICMM-CSIC, Spain) | |
| P04 - Zeolite aggregates in mortar: temperature effects on mechanical properties. S.M. Alexa-Stratulat (“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Romania) | |
| P05 - Preliminary study on microwave-assisted carbon dots coupled on industrial waste-synthesized zeolite creating advanced photoluminescent material. S.F. Lee (IETcc-CSIC, Spain) | |
| P06 - Effect of zeolites on PCB volatilization from a contaminated soil. R.A Pérez (INIA-CSIC, Spain) | |
| P07 - Combined application of zeolites and compost for the remediation of an acidic contaminated soil. M. Gil-Díaz (IMIDRA, Spain) | |
| P08 - Rheological and hardened properties of ternary cements containing zeolites. Impact of superplasticizers. M. Palacios (IETcc-CSIC, Spain) |
Friday, 6 November
9:30 | Invited Lecture: L. Gómez-Hortigüela (ICP-CSIC, Spain) |
| SESSION 4 Chair: G.N. Vayssilov, University of Sofia, Bulgaria |
10:00 | Design of mixtures and experiments for the synthesis of zeopolymerized lightweight aggregates. N. Cotón (Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain) |
10:20 | Synthetic zeolites as supplementary cementitious materials: performance assessment of cement reduction strategies. P. Carballosa (IETcc-CSIC, Spain) |
10:40 | Coffee |
11:10 | Life-cycle assessment of ZSM-5 catalyst obtained from natural mordenite from Spain. I. Arnaiz (ICP-CSIC, Spain) |
11:30 | Seed-assisted hydrothermal synthesis of highly crystalline mordenite. S.K. Kovaiou (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece) |
11:50 | Cesium immobilisation via pollucite formation: compatibility with magnesium potassium phosphate (MKPC) cements. N. Husillos (IETcc-CSIC, Spain) |
| SESSION 5 Chair: J.M. Moreno Maroto, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain) |
12:10 | Zeolite 13X-filled silicone composite foams for adsorption-driven climate control in electric vehicles. L. Calabrese (University of Messina, Italy) |
12:30 | Computational modelling of the reaction intermediates for methane combustion on MnZSM-5 zeolite. G. Vayssilov (University of Sofia, Bulgaria) |
12:50 | Exploring the potential of sustainable zeolites in North America. N. Vidaña (Progresum International SA, Mexico) |
13:10 | Accelerating the market uptake of waste-derived zeolites: industrial, policy and innovation perspectives from the Z-ONA4LIFE project. R. Giuffrida (Trust-IT, Italy) |
13:30 | Closure and Lunch |
