What Techniques are Used in Material Engineering for Catalysis?
Several techniques are employed in the synthesis and characterization of catalytic materials:
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): A method to create thin films and coatings on substrates. - Sol-Gel Process: Produces porous materials and nanoparticles. - High-Throughput Screening: Rapidly tests a large number of samples for catalytic activity. - Spectroscopy and Microscopy: Techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are used for characterization.
