Despite its significance, the field of catalysis faces several challenges:
Scalability: Translating laboratory-scale discoveries to industrial-scale processes is often complicated and requires significant investment and optimization. Deactivation: Catalysts can lose activity over time due to various factors like poisoning, sintering, or coking, necessitating the development of more robust catalysts. Selectivity: Achieving high selectivity for desired products while minimizing by-products remains a critical challenge, particularly in complex reactions. Sustainability: Developing catalysts that are not only efficient but also environmentally benign and sustainable is a major focus of current research.
