Magnetic catalysts have a wide range of applications:
- Environmental Remediation: They are used in the degradation of pollutants, such as in the Fenton reaction for wastewater treatment, where iron oxides catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. - Organic Synthesis: Magnetic catalysts are employed in various organic reactions, including hydrogenation, oxidation, and carbon-carbon coupling reactions. - Energy Conversion: They play a role in fuel cells and battery technologies, where they help in the efficient conversion and storage of energy. - Biocatalysis: Magnetic nanoparticles can be functionalized with enzymes or other biological molecules to create hybrid catalysts for biochemical reactions.
