Several factors can influence the efficiency of a catalyst:
- Surface Area: In heterogeneous catalysis, a larger surface area allows for more active sites where reactants can adsorb and react. - Temperature: Higher temperatures generally increase reaction rates but can also deactivate some catalysts. - Pressure: For reactions involving gases, higher pressure can increase the number of successful collisions between reactant molecules. - Poisoning: Certain substances can deactivate catalysts by binding to their active sites, a phenomenon known as catalyst poisoning.
