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.
Jan 27, 2011 |
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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 ...
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Nov 05, 2009 |
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Studying the chemistry as it happens in catalytic reactions
(PhysOrg.com) -- While retaining their speed, catalysts have lost some of their secrets, thanks to a new probe built by scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to help clarify the steps catalysts ...
Jan 30, 2012 |
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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.
Feb 25, 2011 |
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Economical, eco-friendly process for making biodiesel fuel from algae
Chemists reported development of what they termed the first economical, eco-friendly process to convert algae oil into biodiesel fuel — a discovery they predict could one day lead to U.S. independence from ...
Mar 26, 2009 |
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Soft landing metal-based molecules create active, easy-to-separate catalyst
A vanadium-based catalyst's effectiveness in acidic liquids can be mimicked on a solid, less-toxic surface, thanks to scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Purdue University, and National Dong ...
Jan 27, 2011 |
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