How Does Interfacial Tension Influence Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis?
In [homogeneous catalysis](), interfacial tension is less of a concern since the catalyst and reactants are in the same phase. However, in [heterogeneous catalysis](), where the catalyst is in a different phase than the reactants, interfacial tension plays a significant role. Lowering interfacial tension can improve the contact between the catalyst and reactants, thereby enhancing the reaction rate and efficiency.
