What Types of Catalysts are Used in Green Technologies?
Various types of catalysts are employed in sustainable and green technologies, including:
Heterogeneous catalysts: These are solid catalysts that operate in a different phase than the reactants, making them easy to separate and reuse. Homogeneous catalysts: These catalysts exist in the same phase as the reactants, often providing higher selectivity and efficiency. Biocatalysts: Enzymes and other biological molecules that catalyze reactions under mild conditions, often with high specificity. Photocatalysts: Catalysts that harness light energy to drive chemical reactions, reducing the need for external energy inputs.
