Several methods are commonly used to test catalytic activity, including:
- Batch Reactors: These are closed systems where reactants and catalysts are mixed, and the reaction is allowed to proceed for a set period. - Continuous Flow Reactors: These allow reactants to flow continuously over the catalyst, providing a steady-state measurement of activity. - Pulse Reactors: These involve injecting small amounts of reactants into a stream over the catalyst, useful for studying transient behaviors.
