1-propanol converts from a monomer into a trimer at aluminum sites within zeolite pores.

The pathway of oxygen ion movement can be controlled based on the initial structure and substrate of strontium iron oxide thin films.

Studying single crystal reactions provides molecular-level insight into catalytic processes.

PNNL researchers demonstrated a simple method to create stable, identical nanoparticles of PdTe2-like composition, which is known to be superconducting, on a WTe2 TMD support.

Highly precise and controllable single-atom catalysts are affected by reaction conditions, which can alter the bonding around the atoms and the activity.

A combined experimental and theoretical study identified multiple interactions that affect the performance of redox-active metal oxides for potential electrochemical separation and quantum computing applications.

Water affects the intermediates present on the surface of a metal oxide catalyst during ketonization.

Newly developed models can help rapidly optimize systems to meet the need for rapidly deployable commercial carbon capture.

A new system can convert common plastics into valuable fuel molecules.

Within zeolite pores, rates of alcohol dehydration increase with ionic strength until reaching a maximum and then decreasing.

In a water-containing system, the open circuit potential stabilizes positively charged species and lowers the energy barrier of the reaction.

A new deep learning approach allows researchers to rapidly analyze three-dimensional representations of multi-component catalysts.

Where molybdenum dopants sit within catalytic material affects catalysis at a mechanistic level.

Using electrocatalysis offers a different path for reactions involving polar groups.

A newly funded research project draws inspiration from nature to store carbon dioxide.

Researchers isolated a molecular copper hydride monomer for the first time.

A process developed at PNNL that converts biomass and waste into a chemical intermediate or into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel is available for commercial licensing.

A new simple and scalable synthesis produces nanoparticle assemblies that can perform catalytic hydrogen sensing at room temperature for the first time.

A study that combined experiments and theory showed how model enzymes control challenging reactions involving highly reactive carbocations.

A new approach to epitaxial growth can produce different complex oxides through ion movement.