How Can Morphological Heterogeneity be Controlled?
Controlling morphological heterogeneity involves fine-tuning the synthesis conditions. Parameters such as temperature, pH, precursor concentration, and solvent can be adjusted to control particle size and shape during synthesis. Template-assisted methods and seed-mediated growth are popular techniques for achieving desired morphologies. Additionally, post-synthesis treatments like thermal annealing and surface modifications can further refine the catalyst morphology.