Soft templating involves several steps: 1. Self-Assembly: The soft template molecules self-assemble into a specific structure under controlled conditions. 2. Infiltration: The self-assembled structure is infiltrated with the precursor materials that will form the final catalyst. 3. Polymerization or Condensation: The precursor materials undergo polymerization or condensation to form a solid framework around the template. 4. Template Removal: The soft template is removed, often by calcination or solvent extraction, leaving behind a porous material with the desired structure.
