What Types of Data are Collected in Catalysis Research?
Catalysis research involves collecting various types of data such as: - Kinetic Data: Information on reaction rates and how they change with conditions. - Structural Data: Details obtained from techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD) and NMR spectroscopy about the atomic and molecular structure of catalysts. - Surface Area and Porosity: Data from BET analysis which is critical for understanding the active sites of heterogeneous catalysts. - Thermodynamic Data: Information on the energy changes during reactions. - Spectroscopic Data: Insights from IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy about the interaction of catalysts with reactants.
