Designing a catalysis research project involves several steps:
1. Literature Review: Start with a comprehensive review of existing literature to identify gaps and current trends. 2. Hypothesis Formulation: Based on the literature review, formulate a clear and testable hypothesis. 3. Experimental Design: Plan experiments to test the hypothesis. Ensure the design includes control experiments and replicates. 4. Data Collection and Analysis: Use appropriate tools and techniques to gather data. Analyze the data critically to draw meaningful conclusions. 5. Validation: Validate the findings through reproducibility and cross-validation with different methods or systems.