1. What are the potential areas of application for advanced catalysis?
Advanced catalysis can revolutionize several areas, including:
Environmental remediation: Catalysts can break down pollutants, making them essential for air and water purification. Energy production: Catalysts improve the efficiency of energy conversion processes, such as in fuel cells and biofuel production. Pharmaceuticals: Catalysts are critical in synthesizing complex molecules used in drugs with higher precision and lower costs. Chemical manufacturing: Industrial processes, such as the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis, rely heavily on catalysis for efficiency.
