cocatalysten
A cocatalyst is a substance that works with a primary catalyst to accelerate a chemical reaction without itself acting as the main site of bond making or breaking. The cocatalyst typically facilitates a specific step in the reaction mechanism, such as charge transfer, stabilization of reaction intermediates, or the regeneration of active sites, thereby increasing overall activity and selectivity.
In many catalytic systems, particularly in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, cocatalysts enhance efficiency by promoting charge separation
Common forms and examples include noble metal cocatalysts such as platinum or palladium loaded on semiconductor
Preparation and evaluation: Cocatalysts are deposited on the primary catalyst by methods such as photodeposition, impregnation,
Relation to catalysis: The cocatalyst is not typically the main site of bond formation or cleavage but