Search results for zeolite

Materials Science Oct 21, 2021

Chemists develop a fundamentally new mode of adsorption

A research team, led by Northwestern Universitychemists, has made a breakthrough in surface science by introducing a new active mechanism of adsorption. Such adsorption-based phenomena, in which molecules are attracted onto ...

Earth Sciences Oct 7, 2021

New finding could inform how zeolites are used in carbon capture and storage

Zeolites could be considered as nature's workhorse.

Materials Science Oct 1, 2021

Thermal storage for energy transition

In Germany, 55 percent of final energy consumption goes towards heating and cooling. However, a lot of heat dissipates unused because it is not generated as and when required. Thermal storage using zeolite material allows ...

Materials Science Sep 29, 2021

Melting glasses from unmeltable compounds

Glasses are an indispensable part of everyday life. One of the most important reasons for this is that glass objects can be manufactured almost universally and inexpensively in a wide variety of shapes and sizes using their ...

Earth Sciences Sep 27, 2021

Research reveals potential of an overlooked climate change solution

Earlier this month, President Biden urged other countries to join the U.S. and European Union in a commitment to slashing methane emissions. Two new Stanford-led studies could help pave the way by laying out a blueprint for ...

General Physics Sep 24, 2021

A strategy to control phase selectivity in templated zeolite synthesis

Zeolites, groups of minerals comprising of hydrated aluminosilicates, are known to be highly promising materials for a number of applications. For instance, they can be used as catalysts, cation exchangers and molecular sieves.

Materials Science Sep 20, 2021

Tiny porous crystals change the shape of water to speed up chemical reactions

Chemical engineers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign now understand how water molecules assemble and change shape in some settings, revealing a new strategy to speed up chemical reactions critical to industry ...

Materials Science Sep 8, 2021

Efficiency leap in separating para-xylene using new carbon membranes

The petrol industry recognizes the importance of para-xylene, given its many uses in everyday products, from plastic soda bottles to polyester fiber.

Materials Science Sep 8, 2021

Next-gen 3D printed catalysts to propel hypersonic flight

Ultra-efficient 3D printed catalysts could help solve the challenge of overheating in hypersonic aircraft and offer a revolutionary solution to thermal management across countless industries.

Materials Science Aug 31, 2021

Zeolite-tailored active site proximity for efficient production of pentanoic biofuels

Non-edible biomass, a prime, renewable and abundant carbon-based alternative, can serve as a viable substitute for sustainable production of fuels, chemicals and materials.

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