All catalysis articles
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SponsoredNew frontiers in synthetic chemistry conference
An accomplished lineup of speakers will present at the New frontiers in synthetic chemistry conference co-hosted by AstraZeneca and the Royal Society of Chemistry in November
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Sponsored
Catalysts for collaboration
Demand for greener, more sustainable technologies in pharma, agro and fine chemicals sectors is growing – catalysis is at the heart of this transformation
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Opinion
Christina White: ‘Discovery requires the human element’
The pioneering organic chemist on taking inspiration from sport
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Opinion
John Hartwig: ‘There’s a lot of distrust of science’
The catalysis innovator on the thrills of heading to the mountains and having a reaction named after him
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Sponsored
Johnson Matthey enzyme technology for a clean and healthy tomorrow
Enzymes have evolved into nature’s reaction facilitators over millions of years and their unique catalytic abilities drive science by connecting essential life elements
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Webinar
Fundamentals and applications of photoredox catalysts in organic and macromolecular synthesis
Learn about the fundamentals of photoredox catalysts for their application in organic synthesis
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Research
Subaquatic spiders inspire CO2 reduction catalyst
Structures that mimic the diving bell spider’s air-trapping hairs boost the catalytic activity of copper electrodes
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Research
Confined reaction speeds up water formation
Trapping hydrogen and oxygen on a catalytic surface lowers the activation energy of the reaction between them
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News
Chemistry Nobel predictions range from perovskites to Crispr
Clarivate’s citation laureates name C–H functionalisation, perovskites and catalysis as Nobel contenders, while others favour Crispr or batteries
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Feature
Photoredox: charge of the LED brigade
Forget fluorescent light bulbs, photochemistry has become a lot more sophisticated
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Research
Carbohydrates promoted in new prebiotic theory
Aldol reactions between interstellar materials can make DNA sugar
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Research
An absolute acidity scale for solvents
Comprehensive solvent acidity scale could help make acid-catalysed reactions more reliable and reproducible
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Research
Protein-bound gold enables in-mouse catalysis
First metal-catalysed reaction inside a living organism could lead the way to targeted drug synthesis
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Research
A new recipe for black phosphorus
Chemists develop a new method to produce supported black phosphorus with applications in catalysis
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Research
Super quick synthesis in Leidenfrost lab
Chemical reactions can proceed an order of magnitude faster in hot, skittering droplets
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Careers
The main group researcher
Chris Chapman finds out how international travel and awards have put main group chemist Rebecca Melen on the fast track to academic success
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Research
Tailored zeolite synthesis takes a big step forward
New zeolites first predicted and then made in potential boon for industrial catalysis
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Research
From chip fat to biofuel
Solvent-free synthesis converts fatty acids into diesel replacement
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Research
Single catalyst simplifies water splitting
Nickel phosphide could power up sustainable fuel production by generating both hydrogen and oxygen from water
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Research
Pill endocrine disruptor cleaned up by catalyst
Cheap iron catalysts could cut cost of tackling synthetic oestrogen in wastewater in half
