Heterogeneous catalysts operate by providing a surface on which reactants can adsorb, interact, and form products. This process involves several steps:
1. Adsorption: Reactants bind to the surface of the catalyst. 2. Reaction: Adsorbed reactants interact to form intermediate species and subsequently the final product. 3. Desorption: The product molecules detach from the catalyst surface, freeing up active sites for new reactants.
