What are Some Examples of Novel Catalytic Materials?
1. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): These are porous materials made from metal ions and organic linkers. MOFs offer high surface area, tunable pore sizes, and chemical versatility, making them excellent candidates for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
2. Zeolites: These microporous, aluminosilicate minerals are widely used for catalytic cracking in petroleum refining. Recent advancements have led to the development of hierarchical zeolites that offer improved diffusivity and catalytic performance.
3. Graphene-based Catalysts: Graphene and its derivatives, such as graphene oxide, have shown remarkable catalytic properties due to their high surface area, electrical conductivity, and ability to promote electron transfer.
4. Single-Atom Catalysts (SACs): These catalysts consist of isolated metal atoms dispersed on a support. SACs offer high atom efficiency and unique catalytic properties that are not seen in bulk materials.
