How are mechanistic studies conducted in Catalysis?
Mechanistic studies aim to understand the fundamental steps in the catalytic process. Techniques include:
- In-situ spectroscopy: Techniques like in-situ FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) allow researchers to study catalysts under reaction conditions. - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy: Provides information on the molecular structure and dynamics of catalysts and reaction intermediates. - Kinetic studies: Investigate the rates of reaction and how they change with varying parameters such as temperature, pressure, and concentration. - Isotope labeling: Uses isotopically labeled reactants to trace reaction pathways and identify intermediates.
