What is the impact of economic fluctuations on catalysis?
Economic fluctuations can have a profound impact on catalysis, particularly in terms of funding for research and development. Economic downturns may lead to reduced investment in innovative catalytic technologies, slowing progress and potentially leading to a reliance on outdated and less efficient systems. Conversely, economic growth can spur investment but may also drive demand for rapid scalability, sometimes at the expense of thorough development and testing.