Surface tension can significantly affect catalysis in several ways:
Adsorption: The ability of a catalyst to adsorb reactant molecules is influenced by surface tension. Lower surface tension can enhance the wetting properties of the catalyst surface, improving adsorption efficiency. Dispersion: Surface tension impacts the dispersion of nanoparticles on a support material. Higher surface tension can lead to agglomeration, reducing the effective surface area available for catalytic reactions. Interfacial Interactions: Surface tension affects the interactions at the interface between different phases, such as gas-liquid or liquid-solid interfaces. These interactions are crucial for heterogeneous catalysis.
