Acetals are important chemical compounds that are used, for example, in the production of certain medical agents. A new method now makes their synthesis easier and more environmentally friendly.

Researchers have created a cutting-edge catalyst that turns CO2 into methanol more efficiently than ever before. Instead of ...

A new catalyst built from isolated indium atoms allows scientists to convert CO2 into methanol more efficiently while revealing the hidden chemistry that drives the reaction.

Researchers have developed electrochemical methods that break down waste PET plastic, the material in most disposable water ...

Catalysts do several surprising things to assist with daily life -- from bread making to turning raw materials into fuels more efficiently. Now, researchers have developed a way to speed up the ...

Innovations in catalysis and process improvements enhance product quality and supplier transparency. Procurement demands robustness in differentiation and strict adherence to regulatory requirements.

Technologies that convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted from factories and power plants into useful chemical feedstocks are ...

An illustration of a person in a lab coat looking at a picket fence. The field is various elements, metals specifically. Credit: Chris Gash On a summer day about 20 years ago, Paul Chirik returned to ...