How Does Pressure Influence Catalyst Activity and Selectivity?
Pressure can affect both the activity and selectivity of a catalyst. High pressures can enhance catalyst activity by increasing the adsorption of reactants on the catalyst surface. However, this can also lead to increased adsorption of by-products or undesired reactants, potentially decreasing selectivity. The optimal pressure must be determined experimentally for each catalytic system to balance activity and selectivity.
