How Do Catalysts Contribute to Waste Minimization?
Catalysts contribute to waste minimization in multiple ways: 1. Enhanced Selectivity: Catalysts can be designed to favor the formation of the desired product, minimizing the generation of unwanted by-products. 2. Increased Reaction Rates: Catalysts speed up reactions, thereby reducing the energy required and minimizing waste from incomplete reactions. 3. Milder Reaction Conditions: Catalytic processes often occur under milder conditions (lower temperatures and pressures), which reduces the formation of secondary waste.
