A conceptual framework for designing multi-functional catalysts: Bridging efficiency and sustainability in industrial applications
1 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria.
3 Independent Researcher, Florida, USA.
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Global Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 02(02), 058–066.
Article DOI: 10.58175/gjarr.2024.2.2.0059
Publication history:
Received on 05 October 2024; revised on 20 November 2024; accepted on 23 November 2024
Abstract:
This paper presents a conceptual framework for designing multi-functional catalysts that bridge the dual objectives of efficiency and sustainability in industrial applications. The framework emphasizes three core elements: material selection, catalyst engineering, and process optimization. The framework addresses key challenges in catalyst design by focusing on sustainable and cost-effective base materials, incorporating nano-structured components to enhance catalytic efficiency, and integrating these catalysts into industrial processes to minimize waste and energy consumption. Applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and petroleum refining industries are highlighted, demonstrating the transformative potential of multi-functional catalysts in improving reaction specificity, reducing emissions, and optimizing resource utilization. The paper also discusses the environmental, economic, and research implications of adopting the framework, including its potential to reduce industrial emissions, achieve cost savings, and guide future innovations in catalyst design. Recommendations are provided to encourage collaboration between academia and industry, increase investment in sustainable material research, and establish regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance and sustainability in catalyst development.
Keywords:
Multi-functional catalysts; Sustainability; Industrial efficiency; Nano-structured materials; Process optimization
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