Characterization insights are crucial for several reasons:
- Optimization: By understanding the surface properties, catalysts can be optimized for enhanced activity, selectivity, and stability. - Mechanistic Insights: Detailed surface analysis helps in elucidating the catalytic mechanisms, which is essential for designing better catalysts. - Troubleshooting: Identifying deactivation pathways and poisoning mechanisms helps in improving catalyst longevity. - Tailoring Catalysts: Insights into surface properties allow for the design of catalysts tailored for specific reactions and conditions.