Catalyst poisoning

Catalyst poisoning refers to the deactivation or inhibition of catalyst activity due to the presence of unwanted substances in a chemical reaction. In chemical engineering and technology, catalysts play a crucial role in accelerating reactions and improving efficiency. However, catalysts are sensitive to contaminants like sulfur, nitrogen compounds, heavy metals, and poisons from feedstock impurities or byproducts. These substances can adsorb onto the catalyst surface, blocking active sites or changing its chemical properties, thereby reducing its effectiveness or completely halting the reaction. Catalyst poisoning leads to decreased yield, increased energy consumption, and higher production costs. Mitigation strategies include catalyst regeneration, process optimization, and the development of more robust catalyst materials to withstand poisoning effects, ensuring efficient and sustainable industrial processes.

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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