catalyst convertS ethanol into chemicals and fuels
PNNL scientists developed a novel catalyst that converts ethanol into C5+ ketones that can serve as building blocks for everything from solvents to jet fuel. In a new paper, they describe this breakthrough chemistry and the mechanism behind it. Read More
Data-infused artificial intelligence could speed materials discovery
An international research team led by PNNL has published a vision for electron microscopy infused with the latest advances in data science and artificial intelligence. Read More
PNNL GETS X-RAY VISION
A trio of small-scale x-ray spectroscopy devices tucked away at PNNL have begun to dramatically speed up the testing and analysis of candidate novel materials used in energy storage research and environmental remediation. Read More
sustainable energy through electrochemical reduction
A new review paper offers an approach to capture unused biomass: mini-refineries located near waste sources that process the materials using electrochemical reduction reactions powered by renewable energy. Read More
Earth-abundant metals are poised for greater usE
When it comes to industrial catalytic reactions, platinum-group metals rule. Now, a review paper published in Science, shows that earth-abundant metals are poised for greater use. Read More
IIC Webinar Series Focuses on Plastics Upcycling
Six renowned catalysis experts participated in a PNNL-sponsored speaker series that focused on plastic deconstruction and the prospects for the synthesis of renewable, biodegradable plastics. Read More
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Sanyal U, SF Yuk, K Koh, MS Lee, K Stoerzinger, DF Zhang, LC Meyer, JA Lopez-Ruiz, A Karkamkar, JD Holladay, DM Camaioni, MT Nguyen, VA Glezakou, R Rousseau, OY Gutierrez, JA Lercher. 2020. “Hydrogen Bonding Enhances the Electrochemical Hydrogenation of Benzaldehyde in the Aqueous Phase.” Angew. Chem., Int. Ed.,10.1002/anie.202008178.
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