Energy change and chemical reactions
Every chemical reaction involves a change in energy because different substances hold different amounts of energy. During the reaction, bonds inside the substances that are reacting together must ...
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Tech Xplore on MSN.com · 4dThe evolution of a copper catalyst that can convert CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels
Copper is the most promising catalyst for turning carbon dioxide into valuable chemical feedstocks and liquid fuels through reactions that are driven by electricity. But those reactions are not as efficient or selective as they need to be,
Mirage News · 6dNew Electrocatalyst Boosts Hydrogen, Chemicals Output
A research group led by Prof. CHEN Liang at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Phys.org on MSN.com · 11dNew model predicts a chemical reaction's point of no return
For any given chemical reaction to occur, it must go through a transition state, which takes place when it reaches the energy threshold needed for the reaction to proceed. These transition states are so fleeting that they're nearly impossible to observe ...
Introduction to chemical reactions
A large energy change – Many chemical reactions give off lots of energy, like burning, and a few absorb energy, so they feel cold. A new substance must be produced for a chemical reaction to ...
Science Daily · 10dBreakthrough extends fuel cell lifespan beyond 200,000 hours, paving the way for clean long-haul trucking
Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles,
Phys.org on MSN.com · 13dEngineering a hydrogen-bonding microenvironment to boost CO₂ electroreduction
Catalytic conversion of waste CO2 into value-added fuels and chemicals offers unprecedented opportunities for both environmental protection and economic development. Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) has garnered significant attention for its ability to efficiently convert CO2 into clean chemical energy under mild conditions.
Watch a live catalytic event in real time
A Northwestern University-led international team of scientists has, for the first time, directly observed catalysis in-action at the atomic level. In mesmerizing new videos, single atoms move and shake during a chemical reaction that removes hydrogen atoms from an alcohol molecule.
Prof. Dr. Serena DeBeer
USA (since 2012); Honorary Professor Ruhr University Bochum (since 2014); Director of the Department of Inorganic Spectroscopy at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (since 2017).
EurekAlert! · 6dInnovative and sustainable approaches to aerobic oxidation reactions for organics upgrading
Recently, the research team of Tierui Zhang from the Institute of Chemistry and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, published a Mini-Review titled "Innovative and Sustainable Approaches to Aerobic Oxidation Reactions for Organics Upgrading" in the flagship journal of the Chinese Chemical Society,
First atomic-level video of catalytic reaction reveals hidden pathways
In mesmerizing new videos, single atoms move and shake during a chemical ... conversion of an alkoxy ether to an alkoxide — represents a textbook example of a thermal E1cB-elimination reaction ...
Nanochemistry: The Bridge Between Nanoscience and Chemical Reactions
Nanomaterials with high surface areas and unique electronic properties can serve as highly efficient catalysts for chemical reactions. Nanochemists design ... Applications include industrial processes, energy conversion, and environmental remediation.
Mirage News · 12dUSTC Engineers Boost CO2 Electroreduction with Hydrogen Bonds
Catalytic conversion of waste CO2 into value-added fuels and chemicals offers unprecedented opportunities for both environmental protection and