Several factors can contribute to financial loss in catalytic processes:
1. Catalyst Deactivation: Over time, catalysts can lose their activity due to poisoning, fouling, or thermal degradation. This leads to lower efficiency and necessitates more frequent replacement or regeneration.
2. Suboptimal Reaction Conditions: Running reactions at non-ideal conditions can result in poor conversion rates and selectivity, generating more waste and less product.
3. Poor Catalyst Design: Inadequate design can lead to low turnover numbers and frequencies, affecting the profitability of the process.
4. Supply Chain Issues: Delays or shortages in the supply of catalysts or raw materials can halt production and incur significant costs.
