To the naked eye, most materials have a relatively smooth surface. But under high magnification, those surfaces can be full of tiny holes or pores. Porous materials serve a range of useful purposes, ...

More than 200 years ago, a Swiss mineralogist discovered zeolites. These unusual minerals emitted steam when heated, garnering a name based on the Greek words for "boiling stones." Since then, ...

Zeolites, a group of naturally occurring aluminosilicates, have garnered considerable interest in sustainable agriculture due to their unique porous structure. Their application as soil amendments ...