The process of tailoring catalysts involves multiple steps and techniques:
Material Selection: Choosing the appropriate base material, such as metals, metal oxides, or zeolites, based on the specific reaction requirements. Surface Modification: Techniques like doping, deposition, and functionalization are employed to modify the surface properties. Nanostructuring: Creating nanostructures to increase the surface area and expose more active sites. Computational Modeling: Using computational chemistry to predict and design optimal catalyst structures. Experimental Validation: Conducting experiments to validate the performance of the tailored catalyst.
