What are Some Examples of Adaptive Catalytic Systems?
Several examples illustrate the potential of adaptive systems: - Enzyme mimics: Synthetic catalysts that mimic the adaptive behavior of enzymes, such as changing conformation in response to substrate binding. - Smart polymers: Polymers that adjust their properties in response to external stimuli, used in catalysis to control access to active sites. - Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs): Structures that can change porosity or guest-host interactions based on environmental conditions.
