What are the Strategies for Cost-Effective Catalyst Development?
Developing cost-effective catalysts involves several strategies:
Use of Abundant Materials: Replacing expensive materials like precious metals with abundant metals like iron, nickel, or copper. Optimizing Catalyst Design: Engineering catalysts at the nanostructure level to maximize their active surface area and efficiency. Recycling and Regeneration: Implementing processes to regenerate and recycle catalysts, thereby extending their useful life. Biocatalysis: Exploring the use of enzymes and other biological catalysts that can operate under mild conditions and be produced sustainably.
