Catalysis can significantly improve gas storage by facilitating the adsorption and desorption processes. Catalysts can increase the surface area and create more active sites for gas molecules to adhere to. For instance, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and zeolites are widely used materials that benefit from catalytic enhancements. These materials can be engineered to have tailored pore sizes and functionalities, which improve their capacity to store gases such as hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide.
