A team of researchers has outlined a new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy PFAS, which can contaminate water supplies worldwide. The proposed sequential treatment train uses tailored catalytic steps to break down complex PFAS mixtures into harmless by-products.
Scientists from GIST developed a photoswitchable catalyst that deactivates upon UV light exposure, facilitating controlled chemical reactions. The research paves the way for sophisticated synthesis mechanisms in chemistry and applications like photolithography.
Researchers developed a novel multifaceted catalyst to access transient carbocation intermediates, achieving regiocontrolled elimination reactions. The new catalyst produces ring-shaped molecules highly sought after in synthetic, organic, and pharmaceutical chemistry.