What are the Challenges in Catalysis Research and Development?
Despite significant advancements, catalysis research and development face several challenges, including:
Scalability: Translating laboratory-scale findings to industrial-scale applications can be complex and costly. Durability: Ensuring long-term stability and reusability of catalysts in harsh industrial environments. Selectivity: Achieving high selectivity in catalytic reactions to minimize by-products and waste. Resource availability: Dependence on rare or expensive materials for catalyst synthesis. Environmental impact: Reducing the ecological footprint of catalytic processes and materials.
Addressing these challenges requires interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous innovation in catalyst design, synthesis, and application.
