New nanoparticle catalysts could reduce need for precious metals
Process from MIT provides improved reactivity with much less platinum.
Engineering earth-abundant catalysts that mimic platinum in renewable energy technologies
MIT team develops a process to create inexpensive catalysts that can replace platinum catalysts in renewable energy technologies.
Mastering chemical recipes to make new materials
Mircea Dincă creates next-generation synthetic materials for next-generation energy technologies, electronics, and chemical products.
New catalyst could lead to cleaner energy
MIT chemists devise a reaction that traps carbon dioxide and turns it into something useful.
A new way to create rare sugars
MIT team discovers an inorganic catalyst that could pave the way to a more robust synthesis of valuable rare sugars.
Making a Nobel-winning chemistry reaction even better
New catalyst offers greater control over the synthesis of organic cyclic compounds, including potential cancer drugs.