How Do Porous Materials Enhance Catalytic Efficiency?
1. Increased Surface Area: Porous materials provide a large surface area for reactants to interact with the active sites, thereby enhancing the rate of reaction.
2. Enhanced Mass Transfer: The porous nature of these materials allows for better diffusion of reactants and products, reducing diffusion limitations and improving overall reaction kinetics.
3. Controlled Environment: The pore sizes and shapes can be tailored to create specific microenvironments that favor particular catalytic reactions. This selectivity can lead to higher yields and purities of desired products.
