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Chemistry on the Edge: Study Pinpoints Most Active Areas of Reactions on Nanoscale Particles
Defects and jagged surfaces at the edges of nanosized platinum and gold particles are key hot spots for chemical reactivity, a team of...
Jan 12, 20174 min read
Chemists uncover a means to control catalytic reactions
Scientists at the University of Toronto have found a way to make catalysis - the use of catalysts to facilitate chemical reactions - more...
Dec 13, 20163 min read
Non-metal catalyst splits hydrogen molecule
Hydrogen (H2) is an extremely simple molecule and yet a valuable raw material which as a result of the development of sophisticated...
Oct 24, 20162 min read
Hot Electrons Detected at Solid-Liquid Interfaces
As seen in diverse applications, such as the refinement of petrol, their use in batteries and fuel cells for electric cars and to aid in...
Jul 14, 20163 min read
Ruthenium Nanoframes Open the Doors to Better Catalysts
The world is run by catalysts. They clean up after cars, help make fertilizers, and could be the key to better hydrogen fuel. Now, a team...
Apr 4, 20163 min read
A new mechanism for catalyzing the splitting of water
Researchers make an important step toward widespread adoption of water splitting to produce hydrogen fuel, an attractive alternative to...
Mar 29, 20164 min read
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