Catalyst : Science World Report

Feb 03, 2016 02:31 PM EST

Chemical Reactions Controlled With New 'Excited State Proton Transfer Catalysis'

Researchers develop new "excited state proton transfer catalysis" that can enable scientists to observe and control basic chemical reactions.

Jan 15, 2016 10:25 AM EST

Fuel Cell Advance: Researchers Develop Low-Cost Nickel-Based Catalyst

Scientists have created new low-cost, nickel-based catalyst, which replaces expensive platinum catalysts, this new research is a major breakthrough for fuel cells and paves the pave for cheaper cars.

Dec 21, 2015 11:53 AM EST

Catalyst: Scientists Track Individual Catalyst Nanoparticles During Heating

A team of researchers have captured the atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating, which is paving the way for new developments in fuel-cell technologies and devices.

Dec 15, 2015 01:17 PM EST

New Catalyst Creates Bio-Based Plastics And Chemicals

A team of researchers have developed a new catalyst easily converts bio-based ethanol into an industrial chemical. This new development paves the way for a wide range of eco-friendly bio-based plastics and materials to be created.

Nov 20, 2015 03:49 PM EST

Evolving Fuel Cell Catalysts Captured Through Microscopy Technique

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created new microscopy technique that captures a view of evolving fuel cell catalysts.

Sep 15, 2015 11:39 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Catalyst May Help Create a Hydrogen Economy to Replace Fossil Fuels

Scientists have taken a step forward when it comes to creating hydrogen as fuel. They've created a highly efficient catalyst that could ease the way to a hydrogen economy.

Sep 12, 2013 04:53 PM EDT

Caltech Researchers Synthesize Catalyst Important In Nitrogen Fixation

Inspired by an enzyme in soil microorganisms, researchers develop first synthetic iron-based catalyst for the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia.

Jun 28, 2013 06:00 PM EDT

Green Chemistry: New Nano-Catalyst Promises Efficiency Jump in Hydrogenation

A new iron nanoparticle catalyst developed by researchers in Japan and Canada promises to drastically improve the efficiency of hydrogenation, a key chemical process used in a wide array of industrial applications.