Structural defects can alter the electronic properties and surface chemistry of catalysts, leading to changes in catalytic behavior.
- Enhanced Activity: Defects can create unsaturated coordination sites, which are more reactive and can enhance the adsorption of reactants. - Selectivity Improvement: Defects can stabilize certain reaction intermediates, leading to higher selectivity for desired products. - Stability Issues: While defects can enhance activity, they can also contribute to catalyst deactivation through sintering or phase transformation.
