5. What are the Applications and Implications of Wall Effects?
Understanding and managing wall effects is crucial in various industrial applications:
- Chemical Production: In the production of chemicals such as ammonia and methanol, wall effects can influence the efficiency and selectivity of the reactions, impacting the overall process economics. - Environmental Catalysis: In applications such as catalytic converters for pollution control, wall effects can affect the conversion efficiency of harmful gases, influencing the performance of the system. - Pharmaceuticals: In the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, controlling wall effects can help in achieving high purity and yield, which is critical for drug manufacturing.
