The discovery could significantly reduce the production costs of fuels, chemicals, and materials. A research…
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.
A new catalyst may enable mixed plastic recycling The future of plastic recycling could soon…
Scientists used a nanoparticle “megalibrary” to uncover a low-cost, high-performing alternative to iridium, unlocking a…
Scientists have pioneered a water- and light-driven method for converting propane at near-room temperature, opening…
The method has applications in organic chemistry, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. A team of…
Researchers engineered a graphene-encased catalyst with ultra-low platinum use that delivers high-efficiency, industrial-scale hydrogen production.…
Once thought unlikely, this new finding in coordination chemistry could lead to promising advances in…
Photoactivated ketones show strong potential as hydrogen atom transfer photocatalysts, enabling the activation of carboxylic…
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a powerful method to look deep inside single-atom catalysts—materials…
Breakthrough CO₂ conversion technology achieves record-setting efficiency in producing high-value chemical fuels. As climate change…
Acid vapor prevents salt buildup in CO2 reactors, enabling longer, more efficient operation. A team…
CoS-1 is a cobalt zeolite catalyst that boosts propylene production efficiently and stably, challenging platinum-based…
New catalyst developed at Goethe University Frankfurt can break strong carbon-fluorine bonds, with potential applications…
Experiments at BESSY II show that during electrolysis, the structure breaks down into ultrathin nickel…
EPFL scientists have created a high-efficiency, long-lasting catalyst that converts CO₂ into industrial chemicals, offering…
Scientists have captured the first-ever video of atoms in motion during a chemical reaction, revealing…
Designed a “core-shell structure catalyst” using cost-effective ruthenium to improve its potential for commercialization. Selected…
A team from Kyoto University has developed novel three-dimensional van der Waals frameworks that showcase…