The MTW-type (Mobil TWelve) zeolites possess unique non-interconnecting 12-membered ring tubular-like linear channels. Such special pore structure and coking resistance granted great potential applications in industrial catalysis for MTW zeolites e.g. methanol–to-olefins, hydro-isomerization of paraffins, selective synthesis of high-valued aromatics and olefins. Aimed at precise control of the pore and acid properties of the MTW zeolites for more industrial catalysis, on the basis of our previous works and extensive reference investigations, the present review summarized both the experimental and theoretical progresses on the MTW zeolite preparation, modification to the pore structure and acid properties as well as the catalytic applications. The specialty of the MTW zeolites is the unique one dimensional 12-member ring channel, which provides the potential for selective catalysis. The point is that both the pore structure and acidity of the zeolites function in the catalytic reaction. Successful industrial catalysis application of the zeolites should consider the multi-factor, including the precise matching of the pore structure and acidity of the zeolites, expense for preparation and modification, and catalytic performances etc. The important roles which theoretical investigations play are providing helpful forward insights for experiments, and more efforts should be paid for the conjunction of experiments and computations.

MTW型（Mobil TWelve）沸石具有独特的非互连的12元环管状管状通道。这种特殊的孔结构和抗结焦性在MTW沸石的工业催化中具有巨大的潜在应用前景，例如甲醇制烯烃，石蜡加氢异构化，高价值芳烃和烯烃的选择性合成。在我们之前的工作和广泛的参考研究的基础上，旨在精确控制MTW沸石的孔和酸性质，以进行更多的工业催化，本综述总结了MTW沸石的制备和改性的实验和理论进展。孔结构和酸性质以及催化应用。MTW沸石的特色是独特的一维12元环通道，为选择性催化提供了潜力。关键是沸石的孔结构和酸度都在催化反应中起作用。沸石的成功工业催化应用应考虑多因素，等。理论研究发挥的重要作用为实验提供了有益的前瞻性见识，应该为结合实验和计算付出更多的努力。