How do Carbon-Based Materials Function as Catalysts?
Carbon-based materials can function as catalysts through several mechanisms:
1. Support for Metal Nanoparticles: They provide a high surface area for the dispersion of metal nanoparticles, which are the active sites for many catalytic reactions. 2. Active Catalysts: Some forms, such as doped graphene or nitrogen-doped carbon, can directly participate in catalytic processes due to their altered electronic properties. 3. Electron Conductors: In electrocatalysis, carbon materials facilitate electron transfer, enhancing the reaction kinetics.
