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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.
Studying the role of a particular bacterial enzyme has paved the way for the biotechnological…
A new photocatalyst developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers a green, efficient method for…
The first and the best-known metallocene is ‘ferrocene’, which contains a single iron atom. Sandwich…
For the first time, scientists have precisely characterized the enzyme styrene oxide isomerase, which can…
Engineers from Pitt, Drexel, and Brookhaven have solved the “catalysis vs corrosion” mystery in electrochemical…
Carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, plays a significant role in climate change by building…
A breakthrough in hydrogen production has been achieved by a Japanese research team, reducing the…
New catalyst may provide a potential solution for utilizing captured carbon. A new catalyst made…
In a significant advance in the fight against climate change and the shift towards sustainability,…
Researchers elucidate mechanisms for controlling the surface oxidation processes that affect the performance of platinum…
Researchers have developed a method to convert metal waste into an effective catalyst for producing…
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have reached unprecedented heights, intensifying the need for clean energy solutions…
New technology could lead to batteries that store energy and capture CO2, offering a significant…
Over the last decade, the photoelectrochemical (PEC) process for overall water-splitting (OWS) has seen comprehensive…
A catalyst tethered by DNA boosts the efficiency of the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to…
Thermoelectric materials, crucial for converting thermal to electrical energy and reducing waste, have broadened their…
Innovative research on hydrogen production from geological sources could significantly impact the sustainable energy landscape,…