Various materials can be used for encapsulating catalysts, each with unique properties:
Polymers: Widely used due to their versatility and ease of processing. Polymers can form diverse structures, from simple capsules to complex networks. Silica: Provides thermal and chemical stability, making it suitable for high-temperature reactions. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Offer high surface area and tunable pore sizes, making them ideal for encapsulating metal nanoparticles. Zeolites: Microporous aluminosilicate minerals that provide a high degree of structural stability and selectivity.
