Catalyst deactivation

Catalyst deactivation is a critical issue in catalysis, impacting chemical engineering and technological processes. It refers to the loss of catalytic activity over time due to various factors such as fouling, poisoning, and sintering. Fouling occurs when reactants or by-products accumulate on the catalyst surface, blocking active sites. Poisoning involves the introduction of substances that permanently inhibit catalytic activity. Sintering occurs when catalyst particles agglomerate and lose surface area, reducing catalytic activity. These deactivation mechanisms challenge the efficiency and longevity of catalytic processes in industries ranging from petrochemicals to environmental remediation. Mitigating catalyst deactivation requires innovative materials design, process optimization, and periodic regeneration or replacement strategies, driving ongoing research in catalysis and chemical engineering.

Committee Members
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Alexander G Ramm

Alexander G Ramm

Kansas State University, United States
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Thomas J Webster

Thomas J Webster

Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Sorbonne University, France
CCET 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Sorbonne University, France
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Anne M Gaffney

Anne M Gaffney

University of South Carolina, United States
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Delia Teresa Sponza

Delia Teresa Sponza

Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Ji Wang

Ji Wang

Ningbo University, China
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Ziyi Zhong

Ziyi Zhong

Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, China
Speaker at Catalysis, Chemical Engineering and Technology 2023 - Evgeniya N Vlasova

Evgeniya N Vlasova

Boreskov Institute of Catalysis SB RAS, Russian Federation
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