What Strategies Are Used to Mitigate Catalyst Deactivation?
Several strategies can be employed to reduce or delay catalyst deactivation:
Regeneration: Processes such as thermal treatment or chemical washing to restore catalyst activity. Material Modification: Using more robust materials that are resistant to deactivation mechanisms. Operational Changes: Adjusting reaction conditions like temperature and pressure to minimize deactivation. Promoters and Inhibitors: Adding substances that enhance catalyst stability or inhibit deactivating species.