What are Some Examples of Channel-Containing Catalysts?
- Zeolites: These are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts. The channels in zeolites are uniform in size, which makes them highly selective for specific reactions. - Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): These are crystalline materials composed of metal ions coordinated to organic ligands. The channels in MOFs can be tailored for a wide range of catalytic applications. - Mesoporous Silica: Materials like SBA-15 and MCM-41 have well-defined, uniform mesoporous channels that are beneficial for large molecule catalysis.
