A new nanoscale imaging method reveals uneven electron transfer at catalyst sites, improving understanding of…
Browsing: Catalysts
Catalysts are substances that accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed in the process, playing a critical role in both natural systems and industrial applications. From enzymes that power metabolism to materials that drive cleaner energy production and efficient manufacturing, catalysts are central to innovation in chemistry, biology, and environmental science. This page highlights the latest research on catalysts, uncovering new materials, mechanisms, and technologies that are transforming everything from drug development to sustainable fuel generation.
Electrocatalyst Converts CO2 Into Multicarbon Products A new electrocatalyst called a-CuTi@Cu converts carbon dioxide (CO2…
In a new study, genetically engineered E. coli eat glucose, then help turn it into…
A new method for creating one of chemistry’s most widely used class of compounds could…
The new molecule can improve the yield of reactions for generating pharmaceuticals and other useful…
A femtosecond spectroscopy technique reveals proton transfer on titania surfaces, offering new insights into photocatalysis…
Researchers are designing catalysts that could replace fossil fuels with carbon-free hydrogen or recycled CO₂…
X-rays reveal compositional changes on active surface under reaction conditions. A DESY-led research team has…
Using advanced microscopy techniques at Princeton University, researchers have recorded the breaking of a single…
A gas station on Mars? Chemical engineers envision the possibilities. Engineers at the University of…
The material offers the high performance and stability needed for industrial-scale electrolysis, which could produce…
UIC engineers convert nitrates to ammonia in sustainable electrochemical reaction with high solar-to-fuel efficiency. Engineers at…
Catalyst Study Advances Carbon-Dioxide-to-Ethanol Conversion Combination of theory and experiment shows how a three-part catalyst…
Making Catalytic Surfaces More Active To Help Decarbonize Fuels and Chemicals A new approach increases…
Simple creation of a super multi-element catalyst homogeneously containing 14 elements. A research group in…
New photo-oxygenation catalyst targets amyloid structure, recruits brain immune system cells. A small, light-activated molecule…
Ni/CaNH catalyst boosts ammonia-splitting efficiency, accelerating progress toward cleaner hydrogen energy. Ammonia, a carbon-free resource…
New Catalyst and Microchannel Reactors Improve Efficiency and Cost A patented process for converting alcohol…