Articles tagged with Catalysis
Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a one-pot-and-one-step synthesis procedure to create long and geometrically interlinked polymer molecules. This process can produce a wide range of advanced materials with applications in drug delivery, data storage, microelectronics, and nanolithography.
Engineers at Rice University have discovered a method to make oxygen evolution catalysis in acids more economical and practical. They replaced rare and expensive iridium with ruthenium, a far more abundant precious metal, as the positive-electrode catalyst in a reactor that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Researchers studied ketene conversion over H-SAPO-11 using kinetic analysis and spectroscopy. They found two pathways: acetyl species following acetic acid ketonization or acetoacetyl species via keto-enol tautomerism with water.
Researchers probed local structure and magnetic properties of a Mn-rich Cantor alloy using EXAFS and XMCD techniques. The results show complex magnetic ordering with coexistence of different phases, consistent with macroscopic behavior.
Researchers develop stable catalyst that can produce ammonia at rates similar to conventional metal nitride catalysts, reducing the need for fossil fuels and lowering CO2 emissions. The new catalyst is chemically stable in the presence of moisture, enabling more efficient production under milder conditions.
Researchers have fabricated 2D Mn3O4 nanosheets with dominant (101) crystal planes on graphene as efficient oxygen catalysts for Li-O2 batteries. The catalysts achieved ultrahigh capacity and long-term stability, outperforming most Mn-based oxides.
Researchers at Kyushu University counted electric charges in individual platinum nanoparticles down to the electron level, revealing net charge with high precision. This breakthrough enables better understanding and development of catalysts for breaking down pollutants.
Researchers at UT Austin developed a semicrystalline polymer that combines strength and flexibility, overcoming challenges of mixed materials in robotics and electronics. The new material is 10 times as tough as natural rubber and can be controlled with light.
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin for Materials and Energy are utilizing X-ray absorption spectroscopy to investigate oxygen evolution in electrocatalysis. This study aims to improve the efficiency of green hydrogen production by developing more stable and cost-effective catalysts.
A Japan Science and Technology Agency research group developed high-performance catalysts for efficient synthesis of value-added chemicals from polyester and vegetable oil. These catalysts enable nearly 100% selectivity in converting polyester into raw materials, offering a promising solution to chemical recycling.
Researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed an artificial enzyme that can split water into oxygen and hydrogen with high efficiency. The enzyme-like catalyst was designed to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis, and its development is a significant step towards sustainable hydrogen production.
Researchers have developed a reusable, low-cost Mn catalyst that facilitates the alkylation of ketones with alcohols via the 'borrowing hydrogen' method. The catalyst achieves high yields and can alkylate ketone-containing substrates without byproducts.
Researchers introduce synthetic catalysts into algae cells, enabling chemical reaction upgrades to produce building blocks for polymers and chemicals. The process reduces reliance on fossil raw materials, using atmospheric carbon dioxide as a carbon source.
A new process developed at the University of California, Berkeley, breaks down polyethylene plastics into propylene, a feedstock for high-value plastics. The process uses catalysts to depolymerize polyethylene, producing 80% propylene and upcycling waste into valuable products.
Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a new catalyst that uses carbon dioxide to produce propylene more efficiently than existing methods. The catalyst also captures and converts carbon dioxide into useful resources. This breakthrough contributes to the carbon neutralization of the petrochemical industry.
Researchers at Rice University have created macroscale, modular materials from engineered bacteria that can self-assemble and perform various functions. The materials, dubbed BUD-ELMs, contain living cells that allow them to grow, repair, and respond to external stimuli.
The ANEMEL project aims to develop efficient electrolysers for green hydrogen production, targeting low-grade water sources. The €3 million EU funding will expedite prototype design and catalyse commercialisation of the technology.
A new study from the University of Oklahoma is investigating the use of carbon dioxide to produce acrylic acid, a key component in various household products. By replacing propene with CO2, researchers aim to reduce production costs and create a more valuable resource.
Researchers introduced a new method to analyze dynamic processes in photoelectrocatalytic reactions using carbon dots. The technique, TPV technology, provides detailed information on charge transfer and reaction kinetics, enabling the discovery of new catalytic properties.
Researchers propose a new coupling strategy combining photocatalytic water oxidation and catalytic wet peroxide oxidation to efficiently remove organic pollutants from wastewater. The proposed strategy achieves higher total organic carbon removal rates compared to traditional methods.
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma and Iowa State University are exploring a four-year project to create carbon-neutral or carbon-negative hydrogen energy by converting methane into solid carbon. The team aims to create new value from the byproduct, solid carbon, which could benefit society in various ways.
Researchers at University of Göttingen develop a new method to convert CO2 into chemical substances by confining molecules in nano-sized environments. The team demonstrates the ability to break individual chemical bonds and restore them in single molecules under controlled conditions.
A Korean research team created a dual-catalyst system that precisely controls catalytic reactions like cells. The nanoreactor combines magnetic materials and metal catalysts to selectively activate the catalyst under magnetic fields and near-infrared rays.
A team of researchers has created a novel catalyst with single gold atoms that selectively converts carbon dioxide into methane. The catalyst, which anchors to an ultrathin zinc–indium sulfide nanolayer, exhibits high activity and CH4 selectivity when exposed to sunlight.
Researchers aim to improve and expand Enzymatic Construction Material (ECM), a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete that can repair cracks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant will also support programs to inspire girls' interests in engineering and construction, addressing the industry's gender gap.
Scientists defined the structure of a substrate-bound iron enzyme and found it uses cations to drive desaturation during catalysis. The work could lead to the creation of valuable molecules like vinyl isonitriles with antibiotic properties.
The TU Wien team has created a catalyst that can convert CO2 and methane into synthesis gas without the formation of carbon nanotubes. This approach, called dry reforming, has the potential to convert climate-damaging greenhouse gases into valuable products.
Researchers developed a main-group catalyst with atomically dispersed In sites to overcome the trade-off between conversion and selectivity in oxidative dehydrogenation. The novel catalyst achieved over 80% C2H4 selectivity, outperforming existing transition metal oxide catalysts.
Researchers develop a new strategy to activate methane under mild conditions by confining copper atoms in ultrathin two-dimensional Ru nanosheets. This approach enables highly selective and efficient room-temperature conversion of methane to liquid C1 oxygenates with an over 99% selectivity.
Researchers created an unnatural monoterpene skeleton using nickel catalysis, enabling enantioselective transformation of bulk chemical isoprene. This work provides a new approach to access terpenoids with different biological activities.
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a new method for converting plastics into valuable chemicals using hydrogenolysis. The process reduces the use of precious metal ruthenium while increasing efficiency and selectivity.
Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a surface-modified dye-sensitized nanosheet catalyst that can suppress undesirable back electron transfer and improve water splitting activity. This results in an efficient Z-scheme overall water splitting system with improved hydrogen production.
Researchers at the University of Freiburg have successfully synthesized the cationic low-valent aluminum complex [Al(AlCp*)3]+, which exhibits ambiphilic reactivity. This breakthrough brings us closer to developing catalysts using abundant and earth-abundant metal like aluminum, potentially replacing expensive transition metals.
Researchers have developed new methods to prepare state-of-the-art zeolites with nano-sized dimensions and hierarchical structures, critical for industrial applications. The findings emphasize the importance of smaller size and structure in determining performance.
Researchers developed a new enzyme that can degrade poly(ethylene) terephthalate (PET), a common plastic used in bottles. The enzyme, HotPETase, is thermostable and selectively breaks down PET, offering a potential solution to the global plastic waste challenge.
The research team will analyze the remaining two enzymes necessary for riboflavin production and build a 'riboflavinator' in a test tube. This understanding could lead to improved methods for treating diseases and improving public health.
Researchers at Kyoto University have developed a new protocol for synthesizing dialkyl ethers using three catalysts that hydroxylate alkenes quickly and cheaply. This method enables the precise control of electrons and protons to convert unactivated alkenes into reactive carbocation equivalents under mild reaction conditions.
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science create a metal–organic framework-based magnesium ion conductor showing superionic conductivity at room temperature, overcoming the limitations of magnesium ion-based energy devices. The novel Mg2+ electrolyte exhibits a high conductivity of 10−3 S cm−1, making it suitable for battery applica...
Researchers at KAUST have found that molybdenum plays a central role in electrochemical hydride transfer, a process for producing valuable chemicals or carbon-free fuels. The discovery could enable more sustainable production of sustainable fuels and chemicals.
Engineers at UIC have been awarded a grant to build a system that selectively removes and destroys PFAS, commonly called 'forever chemicals,' from industrial and municipal wastewaters. The team will develop a prototype of their system and deploy it for scale-up and pilot testing in California's Orange County Water District.
Researchers from Aarhus and Berlin have developed an algorithm that can predict how complex molecules will bind to the surface of catalysts. This is achieved through a machine-learning approach inspired by 3D Tetris, allowing computers to quickly identify promising catalysts.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new catalyst to improve butane conversion into butadiene, increasing efficiency and reducing byproducts. The breakthrough could make butadiene production more commercially viable and address the growing demand-supply imbalance.
Researchers created a composite of boron nitride and titanium dioxide that harnesses UV-A energy to break apart PFOA molecules in water, degrading 99% of the pollutant in less than three hours. The catalyst is more efficient than existing methods, offering new hope for removing PFOA from drinking water.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology developed a novel synthesis procedure to produce high-quality manganese oxide nanoparticles with large surface areas. The new approach enables the creation of ultra-small nanoparticles with excellent catalytic performance, outperforming previously reported methods.
Researchers from Tokyo Tech investigated nonthermal plasma-promoted CO2 hydrogenation on Pd2Ga/SiO2 catalysts, revealing a more than two-fold increase in CO2 conversion compared to thermal methods. The study provides mechanistic insights into the NTP-activated species and metallic catalyst interaction.
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science create new method for producing heterolayer coordination nanosheets with improved properties and controllability. The study expands the diversity of 2D materials, enabling potential applications in optoelectronics and renewable energy.
Researchers have successfully isolated and characterized rhodium(VII), the third-highest oxidation state of an element, using advanced ion trap technology. This discovery has significant implications for understanding exotic transition metal oxides and potential applications in materials science.
Researchers summarize their work on crystal phase engineering for electrocatalysts, exploring how atomic arrangements influence properties and performance. The study suggests that manipulating atoms to form new lattices can lead to better electrocatalysis, paving the way for sustainable energy conversion processes.
Researchers have developed a novel crystalline-amorphous NiO-CrOx electrocatalyst that accelerates the urea oxidation reaction, yielding hydrogen with less energy use than traditional water splitting processes. The catalyst exhibits excellent urea oxidation reaction activity and durability.
Researchers developed single atom-based catalysts for electrochemical CO2 reduction, overcoming challenges in stable C-O bonds and hydrogen evolution reactions. The study highlights the potential of these catalysts for converting CO2 into fuels and chemicals using renewable energy.
A new production method for styrene has been developed by researchers at Tsinghua University, improving the stability and dehydrogenation activity of the process. The method uses fully exposed platinum cluster catalysts, which exhibit high activity and selectivity in producing styrene.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed an efficient and durable iron-based catalyst that can be used in hydrogen fuel cells. The catalyst, combined with nitrogen and carbon, overcomes the limitations of platinum-based catalysts and could make fuel cells more affordable for commercial use.
Metal-organic frameworks based catalysts offer an alternative to traditional catalysts for hydrogenation of carbon dioxide. Researchers have systematically reviewed various metal-organic frameworks based catalysts for selective hydrogenation of carbon dioxide, identifying their potential in future applications.
Liu's three-year grant will pursue protein-derived cofactor studies to improve understanding of amino acids and their role in metabolism. The research aims to gain a quicker and more thorough understanding of amino acid function and purpose.
Researchers have developed a novel process converting methane into liquid methanol at ambient temperature and pressure using visible light. The method uses a continuous flow of methane/oxygen-saturated water over a novel metal-organic framework (MOF) catalyst, achieving 100% selectivity with no by-products.
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University developed a new method to prolong the lifetime of hot electrons, allowing for more efficient hydrogen peroxide production using solar light. The combination of rutile titanium dioxide and graphene forms an elevated Schottky barrier, facilitating hot electron injection and preventing backflow.
Researchers developed a novel photocatalyst structure using isolated single atoms of copper in a polymer framework, significantly enhancing catalyst performance for converting CO2 into methane fuel. This breakthrough offers a promising solution for addressing climate change by providing a carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuels.
A research team discovered oxygenate-based routes in syngas conversion over oxide-zeolite (OXZEO) bifunctional catalysts using solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). The study revealed the mechanistic difference between OXZEO and traditional zinc oxide and zeolite catalysts.
The Impact Acceleration Account supports critical early-stage translation of UK research to transform public services, create new businesses, and jobs. The programme provides funding to unlock the value of UK research, including commercialisation of new technologies.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a chemical process that can add two distinct functional groups to single alkenes, a breakthrough in drug design and materials science. The process uses manganese catalysts and photocalysts to enable radical ligand transfer, allowing for the creation of unique molecules.