High throughput experimentation for the synthesis of new crystalline microporous solids

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