The importance of sparsity in catalysis can be highlighted through several key points: - Economic Efficiency: Catalytic materials, especially those involving precious metals like platinum or palladium, can be very expensive. Utilizing them more efficiently reduces costs. - Environmental Impact: Using fewer resources conserves materials and reduces waste, contributing to more sustainable industrial processes. - Enhanced Performance: Often, catalysts can become more effective when designed with sparse structures at the nanoscale, due to increased surface area and activity.
