What are the Challenges in Catalysis for Sustainable Chemistry?
Despite the numerous benefits, there are challenges that need to be addressed: - Catalyst Deactivation: Over time, catalysts can lose their activity due to poisoning or fouling. - Scalability: Developing catalysts that are effective on a laboratory scale but also viable for industrial-scale processes. - Cost: Some catalysts, especially those based on precious metals, can be expensive. - Recovery and Recycling: Efficient methods for the recovery and recycling of catalysts are needed to make processes economically and environmentally sustainable.
