Improving selectivity often involves a combination of strategies:
Rational Design: Designing catalysts with specific active sites that preferentially interact with the desired reactants can enhance selectivity. Optimization of Conditions: Fine-tuning reaction conditions such as temperature, pressure, and solvent can help favor the desired pathway. Use of Additives: Certain additives can inhibit undesired side reactions, thereby improving selectivity. Computational Modeling: Advanced computational techniques can predict the selectivity of different catalytic systems, guiding experimental efforts.
