Capacitive catalysis operates through the _accumulation and release_ of electrical charges on the surface of the catalyst. This process can modify the _electronic structure_ of the catalyst, thereby affecting its interaction with reactants. The capacitive behavior can lead to an improved adsorption of reactants, a reduction in the activation energy, and the stabilization of reaction intermediates. This mechanism is particularly significant in _electrocatalysis_ and _photoelectrocatalysis_, where the electrical properties of the catalyst play a crucial role.
