The advance of catalysis via precise tuning of catalytic structures has improved chemical technologies up to the limit of the Sabatier maximum with many important chemical processes still requiring faster rates, better selectivity, and more efficient operation. In this work, the limitations of static catalysts are identified and a new strategy is described for dynamically oscillating a catalyst (physically and/or electronically) at frequencies in resonance with the natural frequencies of elementary surface steps. A general framework is provided for classifying dynamic catalysis along with key principles for identifying and achieving optimal dynamic conditions. Examples are provided in the fields of dynamic photocatalysis, dynamic electrocatalysis, and dynamic mechanocatalysis to illustrate the opportunities available via catalytic resonance and the potential for transforming conventional catalysis into an entirely new chemical technology.

The catalytic mechanics of dynamic surfaces: Subverting scaling relations via catalytic resonance

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