What are the Applications of Mesoporous Materials in Catalysis?
Mesoporous materials are used in a variety of catalytic applications: - Hydrocracking and Hydroisomerization: The large surface area and tunable acidity of mesoporous materials make them effective catalysts for hydrocracking and hydroisomerization processes in the petrochemical industry. - Environmental Catalysis: These materials are employed in environmental catalysis for the degradation of pollutants, such as in the catalytic removal of NOx and VOCs. - Biomass Conversion: Mesoporous catalysts are used in the transformation of biomass into value-added chemicals and fuels. - Photocatalysis: Mesoporous materials doped with photoactive species are utilized in photocatalytic applications, including water splitting and the degradation of organic pollutants under light irradiation.
