Volume : 13, Issue : 03, March – 2026
Title:
ROLE OF CATALYSIS IN CHEMICAL REACTIONS: HOMOGENEOUS AND HETEROGENEOUS APPROACHES
Authors :
Gauri shashikant shete, Sayali Mahadev Girigosavi, Pradip Biroba Chougule, Amruta Dharmaraj More*, Dr. Rahul ishwara jadhav
Abstract :
Catalysis plays a central role in modern chemical science and industrial transformation by accelerating reaction rates through alternative mechanistic pathways without being consumed in the process. The development of catalytic principles, from early conceptualization in the nineteenth century to contemporary nanostructured and energy-driven systems, has profoundly influenced chemical manufacturing, environmental protection, and sustainable development. This review comprehensively examines the role of catalysis in chemical reactions with particular emphasis on homogeneous and heterogeneous approaches. Fundamental concepts including activation energy reduction, transition state stabilization, catalytic cycles, and kinetic modeling are discussed to establish the theoretical framework of catalytic action. Homogeneous catalysis is analyzed in terms of molecular-level mechanistic precision, ligand design, and high selectivity in fine chemical and pharmaceutical synthesis. In contrast, heterogeneous catalysis is evaluated with respect to surface phenomena, adsorption mechanisms, industrial scalability, and catalyst regeneration. Comparative analysis highlights operational advantages, mechanistic distinctions, and economic considerations between both systems. The review further explores catalyst characterization techniques that enable structure–activity relationship development, including XRD, SEM, TEM, BET, FTIR, XPS, and in-situ spectroscopic methods. Special emphasis is placed on green and sustainable catalysis, covering biocatalysis, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, carbon dioxide utilization, and renewable feedstock transformation. Emerging strategies such as nanocatalysis, hybrid catalytic systems, and computational catalyst design are discussed as future directions. Overall, catalysis remains indispensable for efficient chemical synthesis, energy conversion, and environmental sustainability, with continuous innovation required to meet global industrial and ecological challenges.
Keywords: Catalysis; Homogeneous catalysis; Heterogeneous catalysis; Catalytic cycle; Reaction kinetics; Activation energy; Surface chemistry; Green chemistry; Sustainable catalysis; Nanocatalysts; Photocatalysis; Electrocatalysis; Catalyst characterization; CO₂ utilization; Industrial catalysis.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Amruta Dharmaraj More et al., Role Of Catalysis In Chemical Reactions: Homogeneous And Heterogeneous Approaches., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(03).
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