Bridging the Materials Gap in Catalysis: Entrapment of Molecular Catalysts in Functional Supports and Beyond

摘要

It's all over town: In view of the forthcoming shortage of natural resources, the demand for more efficient chemical processes for the conversion of energy and matter, especially with respect to carbon management, is growing rapidly. For this reason, catalysis is of paramount importance and truly a key technology; which is confirmed by the fact that more than 80% of today's processes in the chemical industry rely on catalysis. However, the necessity to use natural resources more efficiently calls for the development of new, more efficient catalysts.