Resumen: In this work, the concept of zeolite (zeolitic) membrane is discussed from a practical perspective. We consider the limitations of the existing synthesis methods and speculate on new opportunities of zeolites and zeolite-type materials such as metal organic frameworks for the production of membranes. This paper focuses on the barriers that need to be eliminated before the commercialization of these membranes becomes attractive. Additional opportunities for commercialization may arise in the shape either of mixed matrix membranes, taking advantage of composites with polymers, or as zeolite coatings useful for a plethora of new applications Idioma: Inglés DOI: 10.1021/cm301435j Año: 2012 Publicado en: Chemistry of materials 24, 15 (2012), 2829-2844 ISSN: 0897-4756 Factor impacto JCR: 8.238 (2012) Categ. JCR: MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY rank: 13 / 240 = 0.054 (2012) - Q1 - T1 Categ. JCR: CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL rank: 9 / 134 = 0.067 (2012) - Q1 - T1 Tipo y forma: Article (PostPrint) Área (Departamento): Área Ingeniería Química (Dpto. Ing.Quím.Tecnol.Med.Amb.)