What are the Challenges in Increasing Surface Area?
While increasing surface area can enhance catalytic performance, it comes with challenges:
Stability: High surface area materials can be less stable and may agglomerate or sinter under reaction conditions, leading to a loss of surface area. Cost: Methods like nanostructuring can be expensive and may not be scalable for industrial applications. Complexity: Methods to increase surface area can introduce complexities in catalyst preparation and characterization, requiring advanced techniques and equipment.
