Advances in the green and controllable synthesis of MWW zeolite

MWW zeolite is one of the commercialized zeolites that shows great promise in heterogeneous catalysis and other interdisciplinary application fields due to its coexisting multi-channel system. The green and controllable synthesis of MWW zeolite is conducive to its more efficient and broader application. Many researchers focus on precisely controlling the dimension, interlayer hydroxyl condensation, and aluminum siting, as well as obtaining MWW with low-toxicity, readily available organic structure directing agents (OSDAs) or without OSDAs. This review summarizes recent advancements in the synthesis and application of MWW zeolite, with a particular emphasis on selecting different OSDAs, controlling the interlayer condensation degree and adjusting aluminum distribution. Future research directions and development trends of MWW zeolite are also forecasted.