Schematic illustration of synergy catalysis of Ru single atom and Ru nanoparticle. The main role of Ru single atom and Ru nanoparticle is to absorb and dissociate hydrogen, and activate quinoline, ...

When it comes to industrial catalytic reactions, platinum-group metals rule. From oil refining to automobile pollution-control devices to the bulk of pharmaceuticals, platinum-group metals (PGMs) are ...

Phosphines have earned a promotion. A new paper shows that phosphines, long known for supporting transition metals in catalytic reactions, are worthy of a starring role. Researchers from the ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Chemical reactions power everything from industrial manufacturing to clean energy production, but their efficiency depends critically on catalysts - materials that speed up ...

For plastics manufacturing, petroleum refining, food and biofuel production and numerous other core chemical manufacturing processes, heterogeneous catalysts are crucial. Thermal degradation or ...