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  2. Year: 2017
  3. Month: October

Month: October 2017

Metal-Free Fuel Cells

Posted on October 14, 2017

In the quest for better, less expensive ways to store and use energy, platinum and other precious metals play an important role. They serve as catalysts to propel the most efficient fuel cells, but they …

Posted in Feature Stories, News, Research News

Sustainable Catalysis

Posted on October 13, 2017

The second most-produced organic chemical in the world, propene is a key component of plastics found in consumer goods such as electronics, clothing and food packaging. For years, oil refineries have produced an abundance of …

Posted in Feature Stories, News, Research News

New technique could slash energy use in making silicon

Posted on October 13, 2017
Posted in Feature Stories, News, Research News

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