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How are Catalysts Prepared and Characterized?

Catalyst preparation typically involves methods like precipitation, impregnation, and sol-gel techniques. Characterization is crucial for understanding catalyst properties and is performed using techniques such as:
X-ray Diffraction (XRD): For crystallographic structure analysis.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): For morphological studies.
Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) Surface Area Analysis: To determine surface area and porosity.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR): For functional group identification.

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