Catalyst Deactivation and Regeneration

Catalyst deactivation is a significant challenge that affects the performance and cost-effectiveness of catalytic processes. The primary causes include poisoning, sintering, fouling, and thermal degradation. Poisoning occurs when undesirable molecules block active sites, while sintering at elevated temperatures causes catalyst particles to fuse, reducing surface area. Fouling, from the accumulation of byproducts, and thermal degradation, from prolonged high temperatures, also contribute to deactivation. Catalyst deactivation and regeneration are interconnected processes, as effective regeneration techniques are necessary to restore catalyst activity. For carbonaceous fouling, oxidative regeneration removes carbon deposits, while thermal regeneration reverses sintering. Advancements in catalyst design, such as more resistant materials and stabilizers, help minimize deactivation. Efficient regeneration improves sustainability by reducing the need for new catalysts and minimizing waste. Addressing these challenges helps lower operational costs, improve efficiency, and support a more sustainable future in catalytic technologies.

Committee Members
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Stanislaw Dzwigaj

Sorbonne University, France
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Dai Yeun Jeong

Dai Yeun Jeong

Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Enrico Paris

Enrico Paris

CREA-IT & DIAEE, Italy
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Hanna Kierzkowska Pawlak

Hanna Kierzkowska Pawlak

Lodz University of Technology, Poland
CAT 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Ling Yin

Ling Yin

Cornell University, United States
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Tsitsishvili Vladimer

Tsitsishvili Vladimer

Petre Melikishvili Institute of Physical and Organic Chemistry at the Tbilisi State University, Georgia
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Rafia Ahmad

Rafia Ahmad

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Eun Han Lee

Eun Han Lee

Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Neul Ha

Neul Ha

Sungkyunkwan University, Korea, Republic of
Speaker at Catalysis & Reaction Engineering 2026 - Shailza Sharma

Shailza Sharma

RMIT University, Australia
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