Catalysis – Page 21
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ResearchNew photocatalyst shows promise for fuel production
Converts carbon monoxide into high-value hydrocarbons
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ResearchElectrostatic field powers up reaction rate
Applying electrical potential to Diels-Alder system confirms prediction of catalytic effect that defies received chemical wisdom
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ResearchCatalyst offers cheaper route to disinfect water
Nanoparticles can be used to produce small amounts of hydrogen peroxide with less precious metals in straightforward process
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ResearchBoat conformer launches new carbon bond-forming reaction
Palladium catalyst exploits usually hard-to-access configuration to achieve C–H activation
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ResearchNew process draws poison from nitrile production
Nickel and aluminium catalysts obviate need for explosive and toxic hydrogen cyanide used to make important precursors for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and agrochemicals
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ResearchIncredibly rare and unstable mineral shows catalytic clout
Georgeite shows promise as a catalyst precursor for the synthesis of methanol
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ResearchDrug labelling problems ironed out by new catalyst
Cost-effective method to tritiate compounds offers way to track drug metabolism while minimising radioactive waste
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ResearchCarbon dioxide-to-methanol catalyst ignites ‘fuel from air’ debate
Nobel winner’s team hopes ‘air capture’ of greenhouse gas can store renewable energy – but others see problems
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BusinessNew vinyl catalyst will reduce mercury emissions
Johnson Matthey strikes gold as China’s PVC industry looks for cleaner processes
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OpinionScratching chiral surfaces
Heterogeneous asymmetric catalysis beyond hydrogenation is tricky, says Karl Collins
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ResearchGlycerol-free strategy sweetens biodiesel synthesis
Catalytic process that turns plant oils into biofuel dodges annoying byproduct
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Research20 carat gold foam lighter than a feather
Gold nanoparticle aerogel is a thousand times lighter than solid gold
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BusinessBuilding better bottles
Catalytic Technologies wants to replace antimony catalysts in polyester production with safer, more active titanium
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ResearchEucalyptus bears both catalyst and biofuel
Reaction residue regenerated into heterogeneous catalyst for hydrolysis process
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ResearchOne pot recipe for incompatible catalytic transformations
Polymer micelles isolate two catalysts that don’t get along to transform alkynes into chiral alcohols
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ResearchCobalt could cut costs for pharma ingredients
Carboxylic acids and esters hydrogenated without the need for expensive precious metals
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ResearchCarbon dioxide sees the light
New approach to reverse water–gas shift reaction combines catalyst and reactor in one device
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ResearchFirming COFs up takes Michael reaction catalysis forward
Chemists stabilise hexagonal layers that form nanochannels, which help speed up conversions
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ResearchShining a light on amine synthesis
Photoredox catalysis enables site selective amination and could make production of anilines safer
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