The design and synthesis of Heterogeneous Catalyst Systems

A Maxwell's Demon approach to catalysis, in which individual molecules can be distinguished, has come closer to reality in recent years. Two new approaches to catalyst synthesis are described that are leading the way to catalyst design. The Figure shown n‐octane proceeding through the 8‐ring window of zeolite A toward the iron active site for oxidation. The relative size of the window and alkaline causes selectivity for oxidation towards the end of the chain. magnified image