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Understanding catalysts and DRIFTS spectroscopy

1 Oct 2026

Discover how catalysts alter reaction pathways, which properties shape their performance, and how different forms of catalysis compare.

This infographic from Specac introduces DRIFTS as a tool for monitoring surface species and reaction intermediates under working conditions, including its key benefits, limitations, and role within the wider catalyst-characterization toolkit.

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  • Resource type: Infographic
  • Page count: 1 page
  • Read time: 4 mins

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