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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me on my talk page. Ian (Wiki Ed) (talk) 18:18, 9 January 2019 (UTC)

Seongbeom's peer review

The definition of heterogeneous catalysis is not clearly described in this article. It might be a good idea to include enough examples (e.g., solid-liquid reactions). The article says heterogeneous catalysis is important but it is not describing the specific reason. It might be a good idea to clarify the importance of heterogeneous catalysis as well. Adsorption is the first step of heterogeneous catalysis but it is just one of several steps of the reaction. The article just emphasizes adsorption over other reactions steps (e.g., diffusion, reaction, and desorption) Therefore, the article should first explain the big picture ( what happens during heterogeneous catalysis) and then distribute an equal space to each reaction step.

Using Tables is a good idea to show examples of heterogeneous catalysis and classes of the same. However, simple explanations about contents in Tables are also required before or after Tables. For the other example section, adding figures for each example might be a good idea.

Seongbeom's revised peer review

1. The definition of heterogeneous catalysis is not clearly described in this article. For example, what does ‘heterogeneous’ mean? What does ‘catalysis’ mean? Start from this point. Also, mention where the definition comes from? 2. The article says heterogeneous catalysis is important, but it is not describing the specific reason. For example, what industrial fields are using the heterogeneous catalysis? Why heterogenous catalysis important compared to other kinds of catalysis? How we can have advantages from heterogeneous catalysis? Please explain it. 3. Adsorption is the first step of heterogeneous catalysis. There will be several chemical steps after adsorption of the reactant. The article just explains about the step separately. All steps are related to each other. First, write down a big picture, and how all steps are related to other steps. Next, explain the physical or chemical meaning of individual steps. 4. Using Tables is a good idea to show examples of heterogeneous catalysis and classes of the same. However, simple explanations about contents in Tables are also required before or after Tables. For the other example sections, adding figures for each example might be a good idea. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Leeberty84 (talk • contribs) 23:03, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for the feedback Seongbeom! Based on your feedback I plan on:

• Clarifying the definition of heterogeneous catalysis and its importance.
• Balancing the article with more content on diffusion, reaction, and desorption.
• Adding visuals and further explanations to complement the tables.

I'll aim to not sacrifice quality for quantity, and I don't want any mentioned topics left unexplained (e.g. catalyst deactivation, examples).

Niebspace (talk) 17:17, 1 March 2019 (UTC)

Since reading your peer review, I have added a clear definition of heterogeneous catalysis, its distinction from homogeneous catalysis, and its importance in the lead section as you suggested. I balanced the article's content with a paragraph on the big picture. I also mentioned diffusion's role in the overall cycle, although I did not go into great depth on it. I added a description section above the "examples" table as you suggested, to provide some more context. I added a few figures to support the article content although it was difficult finding any usable photos for Wikipedia, especially industry-related. I may add some more photos at a later time or create my own figures. I also added a sections on catalyst design and catalyst deactivation to provide a complete picture of heterogeneous catalysis. Thanks for the help in this process! Niebspace (talk) 05:39, 18 March 2019 (UTC)

Unless you know a fair bit about catalysis, think twice about reviewing. Just because your teacher (who also has not edited in Wikipedia, it appears) commands you to edit, the standards are high. So please ask for help on the Talk pages unless you are a subject expert. Cheers, --Smokefoot (talk) 17:26, 15 February 2019 (UTC)