How Is Catalyst Selectivity Influenced by Temperature?
Temperature can also influence the selectivity of a catalyst, which is the ability to favor the formation of one product over others. For example, in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, lower temperatures (200°C to 250°C) favor the production of longer-chain hydrocarbons, whereas higher temperatures (300°C to 350°C) result in a higher yield of shorter-chain products like methane and ethylene.
