What are the Challenges in Catalysis for Crude Oil Processing?
The use of catalysts in crude oil refining comes with several challenges: - Deactivation: Catalysts can lose their activity over time due to fouling, sintering, or poisoning by impurities. - Selectivity: Achieving high selectivity for desired products while minimizing unwanted by-products can be difficult. - Cost: High-performance catalysts, especially those containing precious metals, can be expensive.
