What are the Applications of Hydrophobic Catalysts?
Hydrophobic catalysts find applications in diverse fields such as oil refining, environmental catalysis, and pharmaceutical synthesis. In oil refining, hydrophobic catalysts help in cracking hydrocarbons without water interference. Environmental catalysis benefits from hydrophobic materials in processes like the removal of organic pollutants from water. In pharmaceutical synthesis, these catalysts can enhance the selectivity and yield of complex organic reactions.