What are the common methods to study solvent effects?
Several methods are used to study solvent effects on catalysis:
1. Experimental Techniques: These include measuring reaction rates, analyzing product distributions, and using spectroscopic methods (e.g., NMR, IR) to observe intermediates. 2. Computational Methods: Techniques like Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations help in understanding the molecular-level interactions between solvents, catalysts, and reactants. 3. Solvent Parameter Studies: Using solvent scales such as the Kamlet-Taft parameters or the Snyder polarity index to quantify solvent effects.
