Catalysis
The latest chemistry news and research on catalysis, including homogeneous, heterogeneous, industrial and biocatalysis, from the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Chemistry World.
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ResearchElectrostatic decatalysis offers a new way to suppress parasitic side reactions
Study demonstrates how charge engineering can deactivate competing reaction pathways to boost ammonia electrosynthesis
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ResearchNew studies highlight emerging potential of aluminium(I) chemistry
Aluminium redox catalysis and reactive aluminium clusters showcase main-group element’s transition-metal-like reactivity
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WhitepaperNovel non-pyrophoric organolithiums for synthesis
New, improved formulations of frequently used organolithium reagents that improve on safety, prevent pyrophoric reactions and improve shelf life
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ResearchUnconventional catalyst support promotes record green methanol synthesis from carbon dioxide
Homing in on a specific crystal structure for the support can boost activity by 70%
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OpinionMaxwell’s demon might lurk in enzyme behaviour
The controversial process of enhanced enzyme diffusion could enable living systems to resist local equilibrium
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OpinionFrom Bench to Bureau: building a framework for better catalysts in India
Inida is rich in catalysis discovery, but poor in translating its knowledge into technologies. Here’s how that can change.
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ResearchEngineered enzymes could boost amide bond-forming efficiency for drug synthesis
Approach offers greener route to amide-containing drugs via aldehydes
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BusinessRethinking hydrogen peroxide production
Hydro-Oxy and Addible both aim to transform how industry produces and uses a ubiquitous oxidant.
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ResearchStable copper superatom breaks carbon dioxide electroreduction records
Highly efficient nanoclusters can form fuels and basic chemicals such as ethylene, ethanol and acetic acid
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PodcastHalogen-bond catalysis & the future of total synthesis
In this inaugural podcast episode, we explore the future of a 200-year old field of chemistry, investigate an up-and-coming form of catalysis and hear the latest headlines
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WhitepaperOptimise cross-coupling with ligand-free NHC–Pd precatalysts
Discover how new NHC–Pd precatalysts deliver superior performance without stabilising ligands
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ResearchSuppressing side reactions brings efficiency boosts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Two new strategies tackle Fischer–Tropsch’s problematic side reactions
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ResearchFloating photocatalyst turns sunlight into radicals that disinfect water in minutes
Smartphone torchlight powerful enough to generate bactericidal oxygen-centred organic radicals to purify water
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ResearchHydroxylamine discovery complicates water purification efforts
New insight into nitrate and nitrite reduction process reveals toxic intermediate
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ResearchPhotocatalytic process converts carbon dioxide into ethylene with 99% selectivity
New process uses light and gold nanoparticles to hydrogenate carbon dioxide into key chemical feedstock
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WebinarExploring the frontiers of the periodic table: bismuth catalysis and its applications
Learn about state-of-the-art synthesis coming from one of the world’s leading catalysis research groups
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ResearchRule-breaking reaction unlocks a new level for photoredox catalysis
Sidestepping photophysical principle harnesses higher energy states
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ResearchRecasting the role of oxidants in methane pyrolysis
Small doses of oxidants dramatically improve hydrogen production and catalyst longevity
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NewsHow to find out if your magnetic stirrer is affecting your results – and how to fix it
Valentine Ananikov explains how the humble stirrer bar may be altering your results