Katalisaatio
Katalisaatio is a term that describes the process of accelerating or initiating a reaction through the use of a catalyst. A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change. Catalysts work by providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy, thereby speeding up the reaction. They are not consumed in the overall reaction and can be used repeatedly.
The concept of katalisaatio is fundamental to many chemical processes, both in industry and in biological systems.
Katalisaatio can involve various mechanisms. Heterogeneous catalysis occurs when the catalyst is in a different phase