Regeneration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010101",
  "term": "Regeneration",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of restoring a spent catalyst or adsorbent to its active state, allowing it to be reused in a chemical process. This typically involves removing accumulated impurities or reaction byproducts from the catalyst surface. Common regeneration methods include thermal treatment, washing, or chemical treatment.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "deactivation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 84 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/regeneration/"
}