Development and Application of Green Catalysts: Challenges, Optimization, and Future Perspectives

Yufei Wu

doi:10.54097/3mn50856

Authors

Yufei Wu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/3mn50856

Keywords:

Green catalysts, Reaction efficiency, Energy reduction, Recycling.

Abstract

This paper comprehensively reviews the development and application of green catalysts in modern chemical industries, with a focus on analyzing the significant advantages of various types of green catalysts, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and enzyme catalysts, in improving reaction efficiency, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing by-product generation. The paper delves into the design and synthesis of green catalysts, optimization of reaction conditions, and technologies for catalyst recycling and regeneration, highlighting their key roles in enhancing catalyst performance. Despite challenges such as high material costs, complex synthesis processes, and issues with stability and durability in practical applications, continuous technological innovation and process improvements offer promising solutions. As global attention to sustainable development grows, green catalysts are expected to have broad applications in emerging fields such as carbon capture and utilization, renewable energy conversion, and environmental remediation, thereby driving the green transformation and low-carbon development of the chemical industry and providing strong technical support for achieving global sustainability goals.

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