What are the key considerations in catalyst design?
Designing an efficient catalyst involves multiple considerations:
1. Activity: The catalyst must accelerate the reaction rate. This requires identifying active sites that facilitate the interaction between reactants. 2. Selectivity: The catalyst should favor the formation of the desired products over undesired by-products. 3. Stability: The catalyst must maintain its performance over time and under reaction conditions. 4. Cost and Availability: The materials used should be cost-effective and readily available.
