News tagged with solid catalyst

Cerium's unusual behaviour

(PhysOrg.com) -- Livermore researchers have found that a crystal of cerium -- the chemical element that can be used for catalysts and fuel additives -- behaves in very unique ways when subjected to high pressures.

Physics / Condensed Matter

created Jan 27, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 11 | with audio podcast

Reseasrcher investigates new material grown from sugar

Ordinary table sugar could be a key ingredient to developing much lighter, faster, cheaper, denser and more robust computer electronics for use on U.S. military aircraft.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Feb 25, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

How Size Matters For Catalysts: Study Links Size, Activity, Electronic Properties

(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Utah chemists demonstrated the first conclusive link between the size of catalyst particles on a solid surface, their electronic properties and their ability to speed chemical ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Nov 05, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0