Synthesis and organization of zeolite-like materials with three-dimensional helical pores.

Reports on a family of zeolite-type materials that possess two independent sets of three-dimensional cross-linked helical pores, separated by a gyroid periodic minimal surface. Stimulation of research into the preparation of heterogeneous chiral catalysts of separation media that combine both shape selectivity and enantinoselectivity, by the increasing demand for enantimerically pure chemicals; Findings.