Catalysis and Chemical Engineering

Chemical Kinetics and Catalytic Activity

Chemical kinetics is the study of reaction rates with the goal of determining the kinetic mechanisms behind the chemical transformation of reactants (R) into products (P). Although the pace of a chemical reaction is often measured in seconds, kinetics experiments might extend for minutes, hours, or even days.

An enzyme or other catalyst's ability to speed up a chemical process under specific test circumstances is known as catalytic activity. The units of measurement are katals or moles per second. The catalyst activity and reaction process are significantly impacted by the type of support.