title: Catalytic reactions-II Activation.
abstract: The activation of the homogeneous catalytic reactions used in analysis is discussed. The use of activators in catalytic methods permits increase in their sensitivity by 2-4 orders of magnitude and improvement in their selectivity as well. Many different mechanisms of activation are discussed and used as illustrations of the principles for choice of an appropriate activator.
authors.affiliation: Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Sofia, 1 Anton Ivanov Str., Sofia 26, Bulgaria.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Bontchev