The funding effectiveness in chemistry at the National Natural Science Foundation of China: research progress on the fundamentals and applications of zeolite materials

Zeolites have undergone a significant development, leading to their widespread application in catalytic processes. China plays a pivotal role in the rapid growth of pioneering zeolite research. The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) has facilitated the transition of Chinese scientists from a position of research followers to a leading role on the global stage. The future development of zeolite science and technology in China depends on the sustained provision of innovations, advanced techniques and effective scientific funding from the Chinese government, including the NSFC. This paper firstly provides a comprehensive review of the funding projects in the field of zeolite research from the NSFC. Subsequently, a spotlight on new zeolite synthesis, novel characterization techniques and zeolite applications is presented to reveal the significance and effectiveness of these fundings. Finally, the future prospects of the NSFC supports in zeolites are envisaged.