Catalysis
Plasma treatment enhances catalysis by modifying the surface properties of catalysts, making them more active and efficient. The process removes impurities and introduces functional groups or active sites that increase the catalyst’s ability to interact with reactants. This results in improved catalytic performance, such as higher reaction rates and selectivity. Plasma treatment can also create nanostructured surfaces, which offer more surface area for reactions, further boosting the catalyst’s effectiveness. This technique is valuable for developing advanced catalysts used in energy, environmental, and chemical industries.
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Photocatalysis
Photocatalysis is a process where light energy, usually from ultraviolet (UV) sources, is used to accelerate a chemical reaction through the activation of a catalyst. The ability to degrade harmful substances and improve material properties under...
Porous Metal Nanoshells
Hollow porous nanoshells can be tailored to have unique physical and chemical properties for potential use in catalysis and biosensor applications. Plasma treatment can be applied to facilitate nanoshell fabrication and alter physical properties and morphology....