Catalyst replacement of stoichiometric reagent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-004326",
  "term": "Catalyst replacement of stoichiometric reagent",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Catalyst Replacement of Stoichiometric Reagent",
  "definition": "Minimize waste by using catalytic reactions. Catalysts are effective in small amounts and can carry out a single reaction many times. They are preferable to stoichiometric reagents, which are used in excess and carry out a reaction only once.",
  "subject": "Commercial processes",
  "references": [
    "EPA Basics of Green Chemistry at https://www.epa.gov/greenchemistry/basics-green-chemistry#twelve"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/catalyst-replacement-of-stoichiometric-reagent/"
}