Catalysis

A new sustainable method of breaking down plastics could transform landfill-bound waste into valuable resources.

A closer look at the molecular structure of catalysts revealed how pairing certain atoms can dramatically improve the speed and efficiency of critical chemical reactions.

Atomic simulations reveal new insights into iron-based catalysts for an efficiency and sustainability boost to carbon capture efforts.

Departing from costly simulations and trial-and-error methods, researchers harness machine learning and automation to efficiently discover new recipes for green hydrogen catalysts.

A common waste material from municipal incinerators shows potential as an effective catalyst to upcycle waste single-use plastics into valuable chemicals.

A new fuel cell technology using novel nanoparticles promises a powerful and reliable alternative to commercial catalysts for fuel cells.

In a medicinal chemistry breakthrough, scientists develop a precise and efficient method of creating chiral sulfones for safe and effective medicines.

New high-resolution chemical insights reveal novel opportunities for making plastic production greener, more cost-effective and more efficient.

A new two-step process for fabricating quantum dots with tuneable properties offers exciting possibilities for medical imaging and beyond.

Novel polymers built with the aid of non-toxic halide salt catalysts could pave the way for high-power yet safe energy storage applications.

Encapsulating iron nanoparticles in hollow, sponge-like zeolites make stable and selective chemical catalysts.

A newly discovered catalyst promises cheaper hydrogen production