Titanium is widely used in various catalytic processes, including:
Ziegler-Natta polymerization for producing polyolefins like polyethylene and polypropylene. Oxidation reactions, where TiO2 acts as a photocatalyst for breaking down organic pollutants in water and air. Hydrosilylation, where titanium catalysts are used to add silicon-hydrogen bonds to alkenes or alkynes. Epoxidation of olefins, where titanium-based catalysts help in the formation of epoxides.
