The process of borrowing or lending in catalysis can take several forms:
Material Loans: Institutions may loan out specific catalytic materials for a defined period. These materials include solid catalysts, homogeneous catalysts, or even biological catalysts like enzymes. Equipment Loans: Advanced analytical and reaction equipment can be loaned to other institutions to facilitate complex experiments. Consultancy: Experts in catalysis may be temporarily loaned to other organizations to provide consultancy services. This can include optimizing existing processes or developing new catalytic pathways.