Several techniques are employed to investigate SAR in catalysis:
Spectroscopy: Methods like X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and infrared spectroscopy (IR) help in understanding the electronic and surface properties of catalysts. Microscopy: Techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) provide insights into the morphology and surface structure. Computational Modelling: Density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations predict how changes in structure affect activity. Kinetic Studies: Analyzing reaction kinetics helps in understanding how different structural features influence the reaction mechanism.
