How Does Material Damage Affect Catalyst Performance?
Material damage can significantly affect the performance of a catalyst by:
Decreasing the active surface area, thereby reducing the number of available active sites for the catalytic reaction. Altering the chemical composition of the catalyst, which can change its activity and selectivity. Increasing the pressure drop across the catalytic bed due to structural changes, affecting the flow dynamics of the reactants. Creating hotspots or cold spots within the reactor, leading to non-uniform reaction conditions.
