What Techniques are Used in Catalytic Separation of Isomers?
Several techniques can be employed for the catalytic separation of isomers, including:
1. Chiral Catalysis: This involves the use of chiral catalysts to differentiate between enantiomers. Chiral catalysts can interact differently with each enantiomer, allowing for their separation.
2. Shape-Selective Catalysis: Zeolites and other microporous materials can be used as catalysts to separate isomers based on the shape and size of their molecules. These materials have pores of specific dimensions that can selectively adsorb one isomer over another.
3. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): MOFs are a class of porous materials that can be tailored to have specific pore sizes and functional groups, making them effective for the separation of isomers.
