ABSTRACT
Catalysts are compounds that increase the rate of chemical reactions without themselves being consumed in the process. Accordingly, this enhancement makes them attractive for the manufacture of chemical products. Because most of the goods and energy sources we use require such chemical processing, catalysts are fundamental in our daily lives. Additionally, enzymes are nature’s biological catalysts, making the biochemical transformations necessary for life possible. Indeed, catalysts have a consistent and broad effect on our daily lives.
