Quantum Confinement in Zeolites and Beyond: From Atomistic Design to Functional Nanomaterials. Select Proceedings of VCZ-HMM 2025

This book gathers leading researchers and emerging voices to explore the cutting-edge intersection of quantum physics and zeolite science. Key topics included quantum confinement, tunneling in proton conductivity, and charge redistribution in micro- and mesoporous materials, revealing how quantum boundaries govern their properties. Theoretical advances using ab initio and DFT methods, integrating periodic and cluster models with spectroscopy, offered insights into electronic and structural dynamics in confined environments. Experimental work focused on synthesizing and confining quantum-sized species in zeolites, with high-resolution characterization uncovering novel catalytic and nanoscale applications. The event captured the state of the art and inspired new approaches to manipulating quantum phenomena in zeolites for future material and device innovation.