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| 19-Jan-26 | Edith M. Flanigen (1929 - 2026) | |||
The International Zeolite
Association is very sad to learn that Edith M. Flanigen has
passed away on January 06, 2026. This is a big loss for the
international zeolite community. Not only was Edith M.
Flanigen the first Breck Awardee and the first IZA
Ambassador, but she was also a giant in the field of zeolite
science and technology, a mentor and inspiration to so many
of us. In the name of the International Zeolite Association
(IZA), we convey our condolences to all her colleagues and
her family.  |
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| 28-Nov-25 | InterPore2026 | |||
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The International Society for Porous Media (InterPore) will hold its 18th annual meeting, InterPore2026, the International Conference on Porous Media. The conference will be organized in cooperation with Nantes Université, IMT Atlantique, ONIRIS Nantes, CNRS, and Université Gustave Eiffel. InterPore2026 will take place at La Cité Nantes Congress Centre, ideally located in the heart of Nantes, France. Overlooking the Loire River and just steps from the historic city center, the venue offers state-of-the-art facilities and a welcoming atmosphere for international conferences. Dates: 19 – 22 May 2026, Conference Courses: 18 & 23 May 2026 Website: www.interpore.org/2026  |
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| 12-Nov-25 | Svetlana Mintova Honored as Knight of the National Order of Merit for Contributions to Zeolite Science | |||
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The International Zeolite Association (IZA) warmly congratulates Svetlana Mintova, ex-President of IZA, on being awarded the distinction of Knight of the National Order of Merit (Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite) by the President of the French Republic. This prestigious recognition celebrates Mintova’s outstanding contributions to zeolite science, including her pioneering research on nanozeolites and functionalized porous materials, which have advanced both fundamental understanding and practical applications. The IZA honors this distinction as a testament not only to Mintova’s scientific achievements but also to her leadership, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to advancing zeolite science.  |
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| 10-Oct-25 | The Nobel Prize in Chemistry | |||
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded
jointly to Susumu Kitagawa,
Richard Robson, and Omar M. Yaghi "for the
development of metal–organic frameworks". The International
Zeolite Association congratulates the Laureates for their
achievements and contributions to the field of nanoporous
materials. |
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| 7-Jul-25 | IZA Website now CSP compliant | |||
| The The IZA website has undergone a
face-lifting, although most of the changes are transparent
to the user. In particular, the web pages have been made
more resistant to hacker attacks, and the html syntax has
been brought up-to-date. The (over 500) html documents are
now CSP (Content Security Policy) compliant. Rosa
Danisi edited the Datasheets from the Commission on
Natural Zeolites, and Lynne
McCusker the rest. The much more complex editing of
the php files that run the Structure Commission's Database
of Zeolite Structures and the Database
of Disordered Zeolite Structures was done by Christian
Baerlocher. Errors may have been introduced by these changes, so if you run into any difficulties with any of the IZA webpages, please let us know by contacting Rob Ameloot at rob.ameloot@kuleuven.be. |
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