How does the cost and accessibility of instruments affect catalysis research?
The high cost and limited accessibility of advanced instruments can be significant barriers to catalysis research. Instruments such as synchrotron radiation sources, high-resolution electron microscopes, and advanced spectrometers require substantial financial investment and maintenance. This often limits their availability to well-funded institutions and large research consortia, potentially excluding smaller research groups and institutions from cutting-edge catalytic studies. Additionally, the operational complexity of these instruments necessitates specialized training, further limiting their widespread use.
