Several research areas within catalysis are driving advancements in the field, such as:
1. Heterogeneous Catalysis: Studying solid catalysts and their interactions with gaseous or liquid reactants. 2. Homogeneous Catalysis: Investigating catalysts that are in the same phase as the reactants, often in solution. 3. Biocatalysis: Utilizing enzymes or other biological molecules as catalysts for chemical reactions. 4. Environmental Catalysis: Developing catalysts for pollution control, such as catalytic converters in automobiles.
