Photocatalysis
A sunlit spark for hydrogen’s potential
18 Dec 2024A new nanosheet-based catalyst for splitting water uses sunlight and electricity to efficiently produce clean hydrogen for energy applications.
Fuelling a green future with sunshine
10 Aug 2023In a comprehensive review, researchers explore how manufacturing defects can power up catalysts that transform carbon dioxide into alternative solar fuels.
Prospecting for green catalysts
15 Dec 2015Computer calculations indicate the best places to look for nanowire catalysts to accelerate green reactions
Harnessing sunlight more effectively
29 Apr 2015Computer simulations reveal why semiconductor microspheres containing metal nanoparticles are so effective at harnessing sunlight to accelerate chemical reactions
A gold catalyst for clear water
16 Dec 2014Mixed nanoparticle systems may help purify water and generate hydrogen