Hierarchical porous zeolites synthesis procedures with soft templates and their catalytic performance are described in detail.The soft templates used for this purpose mainly include two types.One type is the gemini-type

polyquaternary ammonium surfactant

and the other type is the amphiphilic organosilane surfactant.The synthesis techniques with the two types of surfactants and the structural properties of the synthesized zeolites are reviewed.The catalytic performance of synthesized zeolites is discussed.The research on catalytic behavior focuses on three aspects:the activity and selectivity of synthesis of organic macromolecular compounds

the properties of catalytic pyrolysis of biomass

and the slow deposition of coke against deactivation in the synthesis of organic macromolecular compounds.