Increasing the surface area of a catalyst can lead to several advantages:
1. Higher Reaction Rates: More active sites mean that more reactant molecules can be processed at the same time, leading to faster reaction rates. 2. Improved Selectivity: A larger surface area can help in controlling the pathways of multi-step reactions, thus enhancing selectivity towards desired products. 3. Lower Catalyst Loadings: Higher efficiency means that lesser amounts of catalyst are required to achieve the same level of activity. 4. Enhanced Stability: Dispersing the catalyst over a larger area can improve its thermal and mechanical stability.
