Several strategies can be employed to achieve tunable selectivity:
1. Catalyst Design: Modifying the structure of the catalyst can significantly influence its selectivity. This can include changes to the active site, support material, or the introduction of promoters or inhibitors. 2. Reaction Conditions: Parameters such as temperature, pressure, solvent, and pH can be adjusted to favor the formation of the desired product. 3. Substrate Modification: Altering the substrate can sometimes lead to increased selectivity by making the desired reaction pathway more favorable. 4. Additives and Co-catalysts: The use of additives or co-catalysts can help in directing the reaction towards the desired product.
