Furfural is converted into octane in high yields at relatively low pressures and temperatures with two bifunctional catalysts
Octane from Biomass under Mild Conditions
For Peat's Sake
Halocarbon levels in and out of flooded peatland can change depending on temperature and soil moisture levels
Transition Metal-Based Frustrated Lewis Pairs
Transition metal-based analogues of frustrated Lewis pairs undergo reactivity not seen with their main group counterparts
Carbon Dioxide Recycling?
Diagonal approach for the reductive functionalization of carbon dioxide combines two different approaches for the use of carbon dioxide
Dehydrosulfurization with Pt Catalyst
Mechanistic insights into roll-over cyclometalation may help develop new catalysts for the dehydrosulfurization of S-containing hydrocarbons
Improved Phase Transfer Catalysis in Microreactors
Interdigital mixer-redispersion capillary assembly improves phase transfer catalysis: less chemicals, less energy intensive, safer
First Catalytic Hydrogenation of Urea Derivatives
First hydrogenation of urea derivatives to amines and methanol is reported and opens the way for indirect CO2 hydrogenation
Improving Nuclear Waste Containment
Plutonium's unusual interactions with clay may minimize leakage of nuclear waste
New Light Absorbing Material
New material that absorbs a wide range of wavelengths could lead to more efficient and less expensive solar technology
Utilization of Greenhouse Gases
A series of bimetallic catalysts was studied for the utilization of greenhouse gases in syngas production