Caltech's catalysis research spans several critical areas:
Homogeneous Catalysis: Investigating catalysts that operate in the same phase as the reactants, often in solution. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Focusing on catalysts that are in a different phase than the reactants, typically solids interacting with gases or liquids. Enzyme Catalysis: Understanding and engineering biological catalysts for industrial and medical applications. Photocatalysis: Exploring the use of light to drive catalytic reactions, a promising area for renewable energy.
