Several key areas are driving technological advances in catalysis:
1. Nanotechnology: Nanocatalysts offer higher surface area and unique properties that improve reaction rates and selectivity. 2. Computational Catalysis: Advanced simulations and machine learning models are aiding in the design of more efficient catalysts. 3. Biocatalysis: Enzymes and other biological molecules are being engineered to catalyze reactions under mild conditions. 4. Sustainable Catalysis: Green chemistry principles are guiding the development of environmentally benign catalysts.
