How Do Temperature and Pressure Influence Catalyst Design?
Temperature and pressure considerations are integral to catalyst design. Catalysts must be thermally stable and resistant to deactivation mechanisms such as sintering and coking. Additionally, catalysts designed for high-pressure applications must possess adequate mechanical strength to withstand the operational conditions. Catalyst supports and promoters are often selected to enhance thermal stability and facilitate the desired reaction pathways. For example, zeolites are commonly used as supports in high-temperature applications due to their thermal stability and ability to shape-selectively catalyze reactions.
