What Are the Limitations of X-Ray Crystallography?
While X-Ray Crystallography is a powerful tool, it has some limitations. One of the main challenges is the need for high-quality crystals, which can be difficult to grow for some materials. Additionally, the technique typically provides a static picture of the catalyst, which may not fully capture dynamic processes occurring during catalysis. Complementary techniques such as spectroscopy and computational modeling are often used to overcome these limitations.