Catalysis can be used to improve the efficiency of chemical processes, to reduce energy consumption, to minimize the formation of waste or unwanted by-products, to obtain high purity products and to develop new compounds or materials.
Raman spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique based on the interaction of light with chemical bonds in a substance. This technique can be used to characterise catalysts and catalytic reactions in real time. The Raman spectrometer can detect and identify the molecules and chemical species involved in catalytic reactions, providing information about molecular structure, chemical composition and conformational changes. It can therefore be used to monitor and evaluate catalyst performance, identify reaction intermediates and study reaction mechanisms.
The use of the Raman spectrometer in catalysis can help optimise chemical processes, develop more efficient and selective catalysts and understand the fundamental mechanisms of catalytic reactions. It can also provide important information about the stability and durability of catalysts during use.