Monitoring catalyst leaching is essential for several reasons:
1. Maintaining Catalyst Activity: Leaching can diminish the active sites available for the reaction, reducing the overall catalytic performance. 2. Product Purity: Leached metals or other components can contaminate the product, which is particularly critical in pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. 3. Economic Impact: Loss of catalyst material can increase operational costs due to the need for frequent catalyst replacement or regeneration. 4. Environmental Concerns: Leached metals can pose environmental hazards, necessitating careful monitoring and control to minimize ecological impact.
