How Do Support Materials Enhance Catalytic Performance?
Support materials enhance catalytic performance by: - Improving Dispersion: Ensuring that active catalytic species are well-dispersed, which increases the number of accessible active sites. - Enhancing Stability: Providing a stable environment that protects active sites from sintering or leaching. - Facilitating Reactant Access: Porous structures allow reactants to easily reach active sites and products to be efficiently removed. - Modifying Electronic Properties: Some supports can alter the electronic environment of the active sites, improving their reactivity.
