What Are the Common Techniques for Material Modification?
Several techniques are employed to modify materials for catalytic purposes. Some of the most common methods include:
1. Doping: Introducing foreign atoms into the catalyst's structure to alter its electronic properties and improve catalytic activity. 2. Surface Functionalization: Adding specific functional groups to the surface of the catalyst to enhance its interaction with reactants. 3. Nanostructuring: Designing catalysts at the nanoscale to increase surface area and active sites. 4. Support Modification: Altering the properties of the support material to enhance the dispersion and stability of the active catalytic components. 5. Alloying: Combining different metals to create bimetallic or multimetallic catalysts with superior properties.
