Sensitizer (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) a substance other than a catalyst that facilitates the start of a catalytic reaction.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The addition of a sensitizer increased the efficiency of the photocatalytic reaction and allowed it to proceed under visible light.
- In certain organic reactions, oxygen acts as a sensitizer, enabling the catalyst to initiate the reaction at a lower temperature.
- Researchers have been searching for an effective sensitizer that can activate the surface of the metal-organic framework to enhance its catalytic properties.
- By incorporating a sensitizer into the zeolite, the catalyst's activity increased, leading to higher yields and selectivity.
- The discovery of a new sensitizer has improved the performance of nanoparticles in heterogeneous catalysis, enabling faster reaction rates and better product control.