ZSM-5 zeolite with intracrystal mesopores was synthesized via soluble starch as in-stu hard template.
The size and amount of mesopores can be easily adjusted by the amount of starch.
ZSM-5 zeolite with intracrystal meospores exhibits good thermal and hydrothermal stability.
The mesopore volume of ZSM-5 is almost unchanged after 800 °C hydrothermal treatment compared to the untreated zeolite.