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Zeolites are inorganic compounds composed of aluminum, silicon, and oxygen, featuring a complex three-dimensional crystalline structure. These highly porous structures contain channels and cavities capable of trapping cations, water, and small molecules. Due to these properties, zeolites are also referred to as "hydrated aluminosilicates" and are valued as essential raw materials in many areas of modern industry. The zeolite mineral was discovered in 1756 by Swedish mineralogist Fredrick Cronste