1 . A process for calcining a zeolitic material, the process comprising:
(i) providing a zeolite material comprising YO 2 and optionally X 2 O 3 in its framework structure in a form of a powder and, or of a suspension of the zeolitic material in a liquid, wherein Y is a tetravalent element and X is a trivalent element; (ii) atomizing the powder and/or of the suspension of the zeolite material in a gas stream for obtaining an aerosol; and (iii) calcining the aerosol for obtaining a calcined powder.
2 . The process of claim 1 , wherein the providing comprises:
(i.a) preparing a mixture comprising a source for YO 2 and a solvent system, wherein the mixture optionally further comprises a source for X 2 O 3 ; and (i.b) crystallizing the mixture for obtaining a suspension of a zeolitic material in a mother liquor as the suspension of the zeolitic material in a liquid.
3 . The process of claim 2 , wherein the providing further comprises:
(i.c) separating the zeolitic material from the mother liquor; and (i.d) optionally washing the zeolitic material obtained in (i.b) and/or (i.c) with one or more solvents; and/or (i.e) optionally drying the zeolitic material obtained in (i.b), (i.c) and/or (i.d).
4 . The process of claim 2 , wherein the zeolitic material in the mother liquor is spray-dried.
5 . The process of claim 3 , wherein the providing further comprises:
(i.f) providing a solvent system; and (i.g) suspending the zeolitic material in, the form of a powder as obtained according to (i.c), (i.d) and/or (i.e) in the solvent system.
6 . The process of claim 2 , wherein the mixture further comprises an organotemplate.
7 . The process of claim 2 , wherein the solvent system comprises water and/or one or more organic solvents.
8 . The process of claim 1 , wherein Y is at least one selected from the group consisting of Si, Sn, Ti, Zr, and Ge.
9 . The process of claim 1 , wherein X is at least one selected from the group consisting of Al, B, In, and Ga.
10 . The process of claim 1 , wherein an average particle size D50 of powder particles and/or of droplets from the suspension in the aerosol as determined according to ISO 13320:2009 is in a range of from 0.5 to 500 μm.
11 . The process of claim 1 , wherein the calcining is performed for from 5 ms to 30 s.
12 . The process of claim 1 , wherein the calcining is conducted in an oxygen containing atmosphere.
13 . A zeolitic material obtained according to the process of claim 1 .
14 . The zeolitic material of claim 13 , wherein an average particle size D50 of the zeolitic material determined according to ISO 13320:2009 is in a range of from 0.5 to 500 μm.
15 . An article comprising: the zeolitic material according to claim 13 , wherein the article is a molecular sieve, an adsorbent, for ion-exchange, a catalyst, and/or a catalyst support.
16 . The process of claim 5 , wherein the solvent system comprises water and or one or more organic solvents.