Graphene and hexagonal Boron Nitride possesses exceptional chemical and physical properties. Recent experimental results ...

The selective oxidation of aromatic C-H bonds has drawn significant attention in both industrial and fine chemistry due to its crucial role in converting readily- and cheaply-available aromatic ...

Catalysis is a fundamental process in chemical science whereby a catalyst accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being consumed. By providing an alternative reaction pathway with a lower ...

A Rice University-led team has unveiled how tiny molecular structures on industrial catalysts behave during the manufacture ...

For proof of concept, researchers analyzed the classical Heck reaction, which contains complex reaction mechanisms and several major products, using AFIR and ChemOntology. Credit: ACS Catalysis (2025) ...

Heterogeneous catalysts speed up chemical reactions by being in a different state than the reactants. They are efficient and stable, even under challenging conditions such as high temperature or ...

A Northwestern University-led international team of scientists has, for the first time, directly observed catalysis in-action at the atomic level. In mesmerizing new videos, single atoms move and ...

Converting carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals using renewable energy is a promising route to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and recycle carbon. Yet the stability of CO 2 molecules makes their ...

Japanese scientists unveil a catalyst that turns CO₂ into liquid methanol at room temperature with 100% efficiency.

Atmospheric CO 2 levels have increased as a result of anthropogenic activities. This rise has contributed to global warming, ocean acidification, and the degradation of ecosystems. Addressing this ...

Transition metals have long been used as catalysts to activate small molecules and turn them into valuable products. However, as these metals can be expensive and less abundant, scientists are ...