Catalysts play an important role not only in large scale chemistry and environmental protection but special catalysts are also used in many areas such as in the household, in the analysis laboratory and in space.
Catalysts in household ovens remove smells during use and in the cleaning process. Catalytic coated thermocouples and special catalysts are used as detectors in modern analytical devices.
High performance electro-catalysts for PEM fuel cells also belong to this repertoire, as do special catalysts for the engines of rockets and satellites.
