How Do Hybrid Catalysts Combine the Best of Different Catalytic Systems?
Hybrid catalysts are designed to combine the advantages of different catalytic systems into a single entity. By integrating homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, hybrid catalysts can offer high activity, selectivity, and stability. For instance, Zeolite-based catalysts can be functionalized with metal complexes to create bifunctional catalysts that facilitate multi-step reactions in a single reactor. Similarly, Photocatalysts can be combined with traditional thermal catalysts to harness solar energy for driving chemical reactions, thus improving energy efficiency.
