How Can Optical Properties Be Tailored for Catalytic Applications?
The optical properties of catalytic materials can be engineered by controlling parameters such as particle size, shape, composition, and surface modifications. For example, tuning the size of metal nanoparticles can adjust their plasmonic resonance, enhancing their catalytic activity. Similarly, doping semiconductor materials with specific elements can modify their absorption and emission characteristics, optimizing them for particular catalytic reactions.
