What are the Future Trends in Industrial Catalysis?
The future of industrial catalysis is being shaped by several trends:
- Green Chemistry: There is a growing emphasis on designing catalysts and processes that are environmentally benign, with reduced energy consumption and waste generation. - Nano-catalysts: The use of nanoparticles as catalysts offers high surface areas and unique properties, leading to improved efficiency and selectivity. - Artificial Intelligence: AI and machine learning are being used to design and optimize catalysts, predicting their performance and discovering new catalytic materials. - Biocatalysis: Advances in genetic engineering and enzyme immobilization are expanding the application of biocatalysts in industry.
