Despite its benefits, QSAR faces several challenges in catalysis:
- Complexity: Catalytic reactions are often complex, involving multiple steps and intermediates, making it difficult to accurately model and predict outcomes. - Data Quality: Reliable QSAR models require high-quality data, which can be scarce or inconsistent. - Interpretability: Some QSAR models, particularly those using advanced machine learning techniques, may be difficult to interpret, limiting their utility in understanding the mechanistic aspects of catalysis.
