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    • Reaction & Synthesis

    Making a desired product generally involves the transformation of raw materials via a chemical process. This typically occurs by reacting the materials or using another means to create the final product. Success in achieving such transformations more often than not requires sophisticated design and careful setting and control of operating conditions.

    Articles

    One-Pot Process Converts Aromatic Ketones to Aromatic Esters

    One-Pot Process Converts Aromatic Ketones to Aromatic Esters

    Seán Ottewell
    The one-pot process simplifies synthesis, reduces reaction times and minimizes the need for additional purification steps.
    Argonne National Laboratory/ Max Delferro
    Catalyst boosts conversion

    Catalyst Boosts Conversion of Propane to Polypropylene

    Seán Ottewell
    New catalyst breakthrough could mean cheaper, greener polypropylene production.
    Feng Jiao
    two-step system

    Tandem Electrochemical Process Transforms CO2 into Acetate and Ethylene

    Seán Ottewell
    Two-step electrochemical process uses a kW scale electrolyzer to convert carbon dioxide into high-quality multi-carbon products.
    Chevron
    Chevron

    The High-Tech Battle Against Fugitive Emissions Takes Shape

    Seán Ottewell
    How major players like Chevron, Wacker and Shell are using drones, robots and optimization systems to meet the challenge.

    Hideyo Takahashi and Kumi Tozawa/Tokyo University of Science
    Photoreactor with Liquid Chromatography
    Shutterstock
    Industrial furnace and heat exchanger cracking hydrocarbons in factory on sky sunset background, Close up of equipment in petrochemical plant
    Joel Hallberg/ University of Wisconsin–Madison
    Huber Lab
    Shutterstock 1521302546

    News

    An artist’s rendition of the new catalytic method for asymmetric fragmentation of cyclopropanes.

    Alkanes Activate – Form of a New Catalytic Method

    Seán Ottewell
    Nov. 29, 2024
    Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a novel way to activate alkanes with high stereoselectivity.
    Virtual Ligand-Assisted Optimization

    Researchers Develop Virtual Ligand-Assisted Optimization for Efficient Catalyst Design

    Nov. 15, 2024
    The method can be used to enhance the efficiency of chemical processes.
    Researchers Find Selective Way to Steer Hydrocarbon Transformation

    Researchers Find Selective Way to Steer Hydrocarbon Transformation

    Sept. 27, 2024
    The study represents an important step toward more sustainable chemical manufacturing processes.
    Rice University's Naomi Halas

    $7.5 Million Defense Grant Awarded for Cutting-Edge Chemical Processes

    Sept. 20, 2024
    Rice University wins grant for innovative catalysis research combining light and atoms.

    Green Ammonia Production Process Orchestrated Via ‘Symphony’ Of Atoms

    April 5, 2024
    The reaction works at low temperatures, and it's also regenerative, restoring the original materials with each cycle of ammonia production.

    Researchers Develop Safer Storage Method for Hydrogen Chloride

    April 5, 2024
    The ability to store hydrogen chloride as ionic liquids paves the way for more sustainable chemical processes.

    Enhanced Flow Powers Ammonia-Fueled Vehicles

    March 8, 2024
    Researchers have been working on designing engines where ammonia can be used as a standalone fuel.

    Technique Promises Dramatic Efficiency Boost for Chemical Processing Reactions

    Feb. 16, 2024
    Practical applications could lead to significantly more efficient production of various chemical materials with minimal energy input.