High throughput experimentation for the synthesis of new crystalline microporous solids

Based on a small number of early experimental results, it can be anticipated that high throughput experimentation (HTE) will play a significant role in the discovery of new zeolites and related materials. The four prime stages in the HTE approach are introduced, in the specific context of work on zeolite synthesis. Key experimental and computational issues are detailed and illustrated by recent literature results. Bottlenecks to achieving the throughput estimated as necessary for a planned level of productivity in new materials discovery are discussed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.