There are several reasons why overlapping peaks may occur in catalytic systems:
Complexity of the Catalyst: Catalysts often contain multiple active sites or phases, leading to a complex spectrum with many signals. Reaction Conditions: High temperatures and pressures can cause broadening of peaks, resulting in overlap. Instrumental Resolution: The resolution of the characterization technique may not be sufficient to resolve closely spaced signals. Sample Homogeneity: Inhomogeneous samples can lead to broad or asymmetric peaks, increasing the likelihood of overlap.
