Catalysis – Page 22
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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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ResearchPhotoredox catalysis mechanisms seen in new light
Luminescence quenching and quantum yield measurements prove light/dark experiments don’t always get it right
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ResearchTailored zeolite synthesis takes a big step forward
New zeolites first predicted and then made in potential boon for industrial catalysis
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ResearchCopper catalysis overcomes double bond trouble
Stubbornly stable unactivated internal alkenes become chiral tertiary amine precursors
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ResearchPhoto-catalysts shine light on chemical bond making
Femtosecond laser pulse used to control the formation of magnesium dimers
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ResearchMOF catalyst capable of disabling chemical weapons
Zirconium-based framework breaks down nerve agent mimic within 30 seconds
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Polymers curl up and take control
Single polymer chains can be shaped into globular nanoparticles to mimic nature’s catalysts