What are the Types of Catalysts Used in Environmental Cleanup?
There are several types of catalysts used for environmental purposes:
Heterogeneous Catalysts: These catalysts exist in a different phase than the reactants, often solid catalysts interacting with liquid or gaseous pollutants. They are widely used in automobile catalytic converters to reduce harmful emissions. Homogeneous Catalysts: These are in the same phase as the reactants, usually liquid. They are used in processes like the oxidation of pollutants in wastewater treatment. Biocatalysts: Enzymes or microorganisms that catalyze biochemical reactions, used in the bioremediation of contaminated sites.
