Can expensive catalysts be justified in small-scale applications?
In small-scale or specialized applications, the use of expensive catalysts can still be justified if the benefits outweigh the costs. For example, in pharmaceutical synthesis, the use of high-cost catalysts can lead to higher purity products and faster reaction times, which are critical in drug development. The value added by these catalysts in terms of quality and efficiency makes them indispensable even at a smaller scale.
