Abstract: Methods for introducing mesoporosity into zeolite materials that employ an acid pretreatment step are provided. By utilizing a non-acidic chelating agent during the acid treatment step, the zeolite material can be pretreated with a strong acid, often in higher concentrations or over shorter contact times, than had previously been contemplated. The resulting acid-treated mesoporous materials retain desirable properties, including Si/Al, UCS, and total mesopore and micropore volume. The ability to use a stronger acid without damaging the zeolite material results in a less expensive process capable of producing mesoporous zeolite materials suitable for a wide range of uses.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for introducing mesoporosity into zeolitic materials employing sequential acid, surfactant, and base treatments are disclosed herein. Mesopores can be introduced into zeolitic materials, such as zeolites, by treatment with an acid and surfactant followed by treatment with a base. The resulting mesoporous zeolitic materials can have a total 20 to 135 ? diameter mesopore volume of at least 0.05 cc/g. Additionally, the resulting mesoporous zeolitic materials can have a total 0 to 20 ? micropore volume of at least 0.10 cc/g.

Abstract: Methods for introducing mesoporosity into zeolite materials that employ an acid pretreatment step are provided. By utilizing a non-acidic chelating agent during the acid treatment step, the zeolite material can be pretreated with a strong acid, often in higher concentrations or over shorter contact times, than had previously been contemplated. The resulting acid-treated mesoporous materials retain desirable properties, including Si/Al, UCS, and total mesopore and micropore volume. The ability to use a stronger acid without damaging the zeolite material results in a less expensive process capable of producing mesoporous zeolite materials suitable for a wide range of uses.