What is a catalyst?

When it comes to catalysts, what do many people think of? How exactly does it change our daily lives, and what role can it play in environmental management and air purification?

In fact, catalysts play a very important role in many aspects of our daily lives. In chemical reactions, a catalyst is a substance that can accelerate the reaction speed with only a small amount used, and can remain unchanged after the reaction.

There are many types of catalysts, and different specifications of catalysts play different roles. For example, in crude oil processing, hydrodesulfurization catalysts are used; in the purification of energy (hydrogen) such as fuel cells, ammonia synthesis catalysts are used; Hopcalite Catalyst is used for CO removal; Ozone Decomposition Catalyst is used for ozone removal; VOC decomposition catalysts are used for removing volatile organic compounds. There are also other products, such as pharmaceuticals, food, fertilizers, and agrochemicals, which require catalysts for synthesis.

So how does a catalyst work?

Simply put, a catalyst can provide an easier reaction pathway, thereby accelerating the reaction rate, but it does not change itself before and after the reaction.

For example, in our factory, we produce catalysts such as Hopcalite Catalyst, Ozone Decomposition Catalyst, and so on.

Let’s take Ozone Decomposition Catalyst as an example. First, we need to understand why ozone needs to be removed, and how Ozone Decomposition Catalyst removes ozone.

In industrial environments, ozone is not just a byproduct—it is also a hazard. From water treatment facilities to electronics manufacturing and printing plants, ozone can be emitted during daily production processes. If not properly controlled, these emissions pose very serious risks to both worker health and environmental safety.

This is where Ozone Decomposition Catalyst comes into play. It is a black to dark brown catalyst composed of manganese dioxide and copper oxide, capable of safely and effectively eliminating ozone from exhaust emissions, and is widely used across various industries.

Ozone Decomposition Catalyst operates efficiently at ambient temperatures in properly designed destruct systems, eliminating the need for additional heat sources or complicated system modifications. When ozone-laden air passes through a bed of the catalyst, a chemical reaction occurs that breaks ozone (O₃) into oxygen (O₂). This simple yet powerful process reduces hazardous emissions at the source, with minimal maintenance required.

Therefore, catalysts are closely related to all aspects of daily life, playing different “roles” in different “positions.” I hope this article can help more people understand catalysts and the charm they possess!