CD spectroscopy is crucial in catalysis for several reasons:
Chiral Catalysts: Many catalytic processes involve chiral catalysts, which are catalysts that have a specific spatial arrangement of atoms. CD spectroscopy can be used to analyze the chirality and conformational changes of these catalysts. Reaction Mechanisms: Understanding the reaction mechanisms in catalytic processes often requires knowledge of the structural changes of the catalyst and substrates. CD spectroscopy provides insights into these changes. Enzyme Catalysis: In the field of enzyme catalysis, CD spectroscopy is used to study the folding and structural dynamics of enzymes, which directly impact their catalytic efficiency.
