Photocatalysis

Organic Compounds Show Promise as Sustainable Photocatalysts

Discover how organic compounds are revolutionizing the field of photocatalysis by offering sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional metal photocatalysts. Researchers from the University of St Andrews have identified a group of four organic compounds that outperform conventional photocatalysts, showing strong reactivity and performance in various benchmark reactions. Learn how these compounds could provide industries with efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for chemical transformations.

Researchers Develop Energy-Efficient Strategy for Ethylene Synthesis via CO2 Reduction

Researchers at Université Montpellier and other institutes have developed a new strategy to facilitate the energy-efficient synthesis of ethylene via the reduction of carbon dioxide. Their approach involves functionalizing copper catalysts for CO2 reduction using aryl diazonium salts, aiming to address the modest selectivity for ethylene and improve energy efficiency. This breakthrough is expected to have significant implications for the energy industry and environmental sustainability.