What are the Challenges in Using Polysaccharides for Catalysis?
Despite their advantages, polysaccharides also come with certain challenges: - Structural Complexity: Their complex structures can make it difficult to predict their behavior in catalytic processes. - Functionalization: The need for chemical modification to enhance their catalytic properties can introduce additional steps and costs. - Stability: Maintaining the stability of polysaccharide-based catalysts under reaction conditions can be challenging.
