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Finding the enzymatic needle in the database haystack

A Kobe University team developed a technique to classify thousands of enzymes, allowing for rapid evaluation and identification of highly active and versatile enzymes. The approach enabled the discovery of an enzyme with up to 10 times higher productivity than industry standards.

SourceKobe University·JournalACS Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 26, 2025

With a dash of water and sunlight: Researchers turn propane into propylene using copper single-atom catalyst

A team of researchers developed a water-catalyzed PDH reaction route using a copper single-atom catalyst to achieve highly efficient propane-to-propylene conversion under mild conditions. The reaction was driven by photo-thermo catalysis and could be directly driven by sunlight.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 14, 2025

New data-driven model rapidly predicts dehydrogenation barriers in solid-state materials

Researchers developed a groundbreaking data-driven model to predict dehydrogenation barriers of magnesium hydride, a promising material for solid-state hydrogen storage. The model offers a faster, more efficient way to assess the performance of hydrogen storage materials, bridging the knowledge gap left by experimental techniques.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateMay 17, 2024

Researchers reveal reactive gallium-hydride species on gallium oxide surface

A research team from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics has revealed the existence of reactive gallium-hydride species on the surface of gallium oxide using solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance. The discovery provides comprehensive information on the structural configuration and formation mechanism of these special M-H species.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 18, 2022

Researchers tailor main-group catalyst with atomically dispersed in sites for highly efficient oxidative dehydrogenation

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.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateAug 31, 2022

Researchers propose strategy to inhibit over-oxidation for oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane

Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics researchers propose dual active site strategy to isolate dehydrogenation and oxidation in oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane, resulting in near 100% ethene selectivity. This approach could be extended to multiple oxidation reactions plagued by over-oxidation.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 27, 2021

‘Double decoration’ enhances industrial catalyst

Researchers at Hokkaido University have designed a highly stable platinum-gallium catalyst that can support propylene production at very high temperatures, making it suitable for a month. The 'doubly decorated' catalyst is alloyed with lead and calcium, which blocks side reactions and improves stability.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 27, 2021

Making plastics production more energy efficient

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new method for producing propylene, a key component of plastics, that uses less energy. The technique, which involves the use of two catalysts, produces yields up to 30% higher than traditional methods, making it a promising solution for more energy-efficient plastics production.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience·DateMar 22, 2021

Scientists find self-healing catalyst for potential large-scale use in hydrogen production

Researchers have developed a self-healing catalyst, SION-X, that can efficiently release hydrogen from ammonia borane, a promising energy carrier. The catalyst is based on abundant mineral Jacquesdietrichite and can be easily regenerated, stored, and handled, making it suitable for large-scale applications.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·DateApr 10, 2019