Selecting catalytic materials is not without its challenges:
1. Deactivation: Catalysts can lose their activity due to fouling, poisoning, or sintering. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for selecting materials resistant to deactivation. 2. Scalability: Laboratory-scale catalysts may not always translate effectively to industrial-scale applications. Ensuring scalability is a key consideration. 3. Complexity of Reactions: Multi-step reactions may require multi-functional catalysts or a combination of materials, complicating the selection process. 4. Compatibility: The chosen material must be compatible with the reactor design and the overall process workflow.
