Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Catalysts
Lesson 1: What Are Catalysts? Definition of a catalyst How catalysts speed up reactions without being consumed Examples from daily life (enzymes in digestion, catalytic converters in cars) Lesson 2: Types of Catalysts Homogeneous Catalysts (same phase as reactants) – Example: Acid in esterification Heterogeneous Catalysts (different phase from reactants) – Example: Iron in Haber Process Biological Catalysts (Enzymes) – Example: Amylase breaking down starch Lesson 3: How Catalysts Work – Activation Energy Concept of activation energy Energy profile diagrams (With vs. Without Catalyst) Interactive quiz: Identify reaction pathways
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Lesson 1: What Are Catalysts?
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Module 2: Industrial and Biological Applications
Lesson 4: Catalysts in Industry Haber Process (Ammonia Production) Contact Process (Sulfuric Acid Production) Hydrogenation of Oils (Making Margarine) Lesson 5: Enzymes – Nature’s Catalysts How enzymes speed up biological reactions Lock-and-key mechanism Examples: Catalase (breaks down hydrogen peroxide), Lactase (helps digest lactose) Lesson 6: Everyday Uses of Catalysts Catalytic converters in cars (reducing pollution) Fermentation in food production (bread, yogurt) Quiz: Match catalysts with real-world uses
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Lesson 4: Catalysts in Industry
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Module 3: Advanced Understanding & Testing
Lesson 7: Factors Affecting Catalytic Activity Temperature & pH (Effect on enzymes) Surface area (Effect on solid catalysts) Poisoning & Inhibition of Catalysts Lesson 8: Future of Catalysts – Green Chemistry Role of catalysts in sustainable energy (fuel cells, biofuels) Nanocatalysts for efficient reactions Catalysis in waste treatment Lesson 9: Final Assessment & Certificate Mock test covering all topics Downloadable summary notes
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Lesson 7: Factors Affecting Catalytic Activity
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📌 What You’ll Learn:
✅ The definition and function of catalysts in chemical reactions ✅ The difference between homogeneous, heterogeneous, and biological catalysts ✅ Real-world applications in industry, biology, and environmental science ✅ Factors affecting catalytic activity and efficiency ✅ The future of catalysts in sustainable technology
Understanding Catalysts – How They Work and Why They Matter
About Lesson

Lesson 4: Catalysts in Industry

  • Haber Process (Ammonia Production)
  • Contact Process (Sulfuric Acid Production)
  • Hydrogenation of Oils (Making Margarine)

Lesson 5: Enzymes – Nature’s Catalysts

  • How enzymes speed up biological reactions
  • Lock-and-key mechanism
  • Examples: Catalase (breaks down hydrogen peroxide), Lactase (helps digest lactose)

Lesson 6: Everyday Uses of Catalysts

  • Catalytic converters in cars (reducing pollution)
  • Fermentation in food production (bread, yogurt)
  • Quiz: Match catalysts with real-world uses
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