What Are Some Applications of High Surface Area and Porous Catalysts?
High surface area and porous catalysts find applications in a wide range of industrial and environmental processes:
- Petrochemical Industry: Catalysts with high surface areas are used in cracking and reforming processes. - Environmental Catalysis: These catalysts are used in the removal of pollutants from air and water. - Energy Storage: Porous materials are being explored for use in fuel cells and batteries. - Chemical Synthesis: High surface area catalysts are crucial for the efficient synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
