Several key metrics are used to evaluate the performance of a catalyst:
1. Turnover Frequency (TOF): This measures the number of catalytic cycles a single active site performs per unit time. 2. Turnover Number (TON): The total number of catalytic cycles a single active site can perform before deactivation. 3. Activation Energy: The energy required to initiate a reaction. 4. Selectivity: The ability of a catalyst to favor the formation of a specific product. 5. Conversion: The percentage of reactants converted into products. 6. Yield: The amount of desired product obtained from the reactants.
