STUDY ON

CATALYST
Guided by : C.B.Patil

Submited By:
Deepak Nitin Vishe
Shaikh Mubashira
Vivek Bhoir

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WHAT IS CATALYST?
A Catalyst is a substance that increases
the rate of reaction and recover at the end of
the reaction.

It speeds up a chemical reaction by

providing an alternative reaction pathway with
lower activation energy, which is the minimum
energy required for the reactants to transform
into products.

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HOMOGENOUS CATALYSTS

TYPES OF CATALYSTS
Homogenous Catalysts

Heterogeneous Catalysts

Enzymatic Catalysts

If in a reaction the reactants , products and the catalysts are I the

same phase are called as Homogeneous Catalyst.

Examples of homogeneous catalysts include various acids, bases,

transition metal complexes, and organometallic compounds.
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HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSTS

TYPES OF CATALYSTS
Homogenous Catalysts

Heterogeneous Catalysts

Enzymatic Catalysts

If in a reaction the reactants , products and the catalysts are In

the different phase are called as Heterogeneous Catalyst.

Examples of heterogeneous catalysts include Transition Metals,

Zeolites, Metal Oxides, and organometallic compound,etc.
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ENZYMATIC CATALYSTS

TYPES OF CATALYSTS
Homogenous Catalysts

Heterogeneous Catalysts

Enzymatic Catalysts

Enzyme catalysts or enzymes as a catalyst are biocatalysts that

can be utilised in the transformation of organic compounds.

Examples of enzymatic reactions include the digestion of food in

the human body, the synthesis of DNA and RNA, and the
conversion of glucose into energy through cellular respiration.
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 HOW CATALYST WORKS?

Activation Energy: Activation energy is the minimum

amount of energy required to initiate a chemical
reaction.

Mechanism:Catalysts typically speed up a reaction by reducing

the activation energy or changing the reaction mechanism.

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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

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INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF CATALYSTS

• Petroleum Refining:Catalysts, such as zeolites and metal oxides

• Chemical Synthesis: In production of ammonia (Haber-Bosch process), the synthesis of methanol, and the manufacture of various
chemicals, plastics, and polymers.
• Pharmaceuticals:Enzyme catalysts
• Food Industry:Enzymatic catalysts, known as enzymes, are widely used in food production.
• Environmental Protection:Catalytic converters in automobiles contain catalysts like platinum and palladium

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CONCLUSION

In conclusion, catalysts are like magical helpers in

the world of chemistry and industry. They speed
up important reactions, making them happen
faster and more efficiently. They're used in many
things we use every day, from making fuel for cars
to cooking up medicines and even cleaning the air.
Catalysts are not only making our lives better but
also helping to protect our environment by
reducing pollution.

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