Several metrics can be used to evaluate operational efficiency in catalytic processes. Commonly used metrics include:
- Turnover Frequency (TOF): Measures the number of reactant molecules converted per catalyst site per unit time. - Turnover Number (TON): Indicates the total number of reactions a catalyst can perform before deactivation. - Yield: Represents the amount of desired product obtained from a given amount of reactants. - Selectivity: Measures the proportion of the desired product relative to by-products.
