What is the Role of Defects and Dopants in Heterogeneous Catalysis?
In heterogeneous catalysis, where the catalyst is in a different phase than the reactants, defects and dopants play a vital role in enhancing the interaction between the reactants and the catalyst surface. Defects can create high-energy sites that are more reactive, while dopants can tailor the surface properties to improve selectivity and activity. For instance, in [zeolites](href), the presence of framework defects can enhance the adsorption capacity and catalytic activity for acid-catalyzed reactions.
