What are the Applications of Functionalized Catalysts?
Functionalized catalysts have diverse applications: 1. Pharmaceuticals: Selective functionalization can lead to the synthesis of complex drug molecules with high purity. 2. Petrochemicals: Functionalized catalysts are used in refining processes to break down heavy hydrocarbons. 3. Environmental Catalysis: Functionalized materials are employed in pollution control, such as catalytic converters in automobiles. 4. Renewable Energy: Functionalized catalysts play a key role in hydrogen production and CO2 reduction.
