Understanding the nature and behavior of chemical species in catalysis is essential for several reasons:
Reaction Mechanism: Identifying intermediates and transition states helps elucidate the reaction mechanism. Catalyst Design: Insights into chemical species can guide the design of more efficient and selective catalysts. Reaction Conditions: Knowledge of chemical species helps optimize reaction conditions such as temperature, pressure, and concentration. Industrial Applications: Understanding chemical species is crucial for scaling up catalytic processes for industrial applications.
