In the context of catalysis, bioactive glass can act as a catalyst or a catalyst support material. The high surface area and porous nature of bioactive glass make it ideal for various catalytic reactions. The surface of bioactive glass can be functionalized with different catalytic species, enhancing its catalytic properties. For instance, transition metals like palladium (Pd) and platinum (Pt) can be immobilized on bioactive glass to catalyze hydrogenation and oxidation reactions.
