Transition metal catalysts

Transition metal catalysts are metals like iron, platinum, or nickel that help speed up chemical reactions without being consumed. They work by providing a surface or environment where reactant molecules can come together more easily, lowering the energy needed for the reaction to occur. This accelerates processes such as manufacturing fuels, plastics, or medicines. Because they remain unchanged and reusable, transition metal catalysts are efficient and vital in many industrial operations, ensuring reactions happen faster and more selectively while reducing energy consumption.