What Techniques Are Used to Study Complex Mechanisms?
Various experimental and computational techniques are employed to investigate catalytic mechanisms: - Spectroscopy: Methods like IR, NMR, and XPS provide insights into the structure of intermediates and transition states. - Microscopy: TEM and SEM reveal the surface morphology and active sites of catalysts. - Computational Methods: DFT and molecular dynamics simulations predict the energetics and pathways of complex reactions.