What Are the Effects of Catalyst Surface Area and Pore Structure?
The surface area and pore structure of a catalyst are critical factors that influence its activity and selectivity. A higher surface area provides more active sites for the reaction to occur, which can enhance the reaction rate. The pore structure can influence the accessibility of reactants to these active sites. For example, zeolites have unique pore structures that can selectively allow certain molecules to enter while excluding others, thus enhancing selectivity.
