What Applications Benefit from Hydrophobic Coatings in Catalysis?
Hydrophobic coatings find their application in various catalytic processes, such as:
1. Oil-Water Separation: Hydrophobic catalysts are used to selectively adsorb and convert oil-based pollutants in water treatment processes.
2. Fuel Cells: In proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, hydrophobic coatings can improve water management by preventing flooding of the catalyst layer.
3. Chemical Synthesis: Certain organic reactions benefit from hydrophobic catalysts that enhance the concentration of organic reactants on the catalyst surface.
