What are the Challenges in Developing Bio-Inspired Catalysts?
Despite their potential, bio-inspired catalysts face several challenges:
- Stability: Many bio-inspired materials are less stable than traditional catalysts, particularly under harsh conditions. - Scalability: The synthesis of bio-inspired materials can be complex and costly, making large-scale production challenging. - Characterization: Understanding the structure-property relationships in these materials requires advanced characterization techniques. - Integration: Integrating bio-inspired catalysts into existing industrial processes can be difficult, requiring significant modifications.
