Catalysts

Catalysis under the microscope. TU Wien researchers using advanced microscopy techniques have discovered intricate complexities in catalyst behavior. The study found that factors such as particle size, support material nature, temperature, and reactant pressures play crucial roles in catalytic activity. The discovery of significant local variation within individual catalyst particles will inform future research into more complex processes and the development of improved catalysts. Credit: TU WienAt TU Wien, scientists use…

The cryptocurrency market is full of surprises and predictions. Some predictions have come true, while others have failed to materialize.  However, one prediction that has recently gained attention is that RenQ Finance (RENQ) and Ethereum (ETH) will be the catalysts for the next Bullrun in 2023. This prediction comes from the same man who predicted the 2022 Bear market, and his forecast has sparked a lot of interest and discussion within the crypto community. Who is the man behind the prediction? The man behind this…

The Top 10 Crypto Market Catalysts You Should Know in 2023 As the crypto market continues to evolve, there are several key factors that could impact its growth and overall success in 2023.  we have identified the top 10 crypto market catalysts you should know in order to stay ahead of the game. Increased Adoption by Institutional Investors Institutional investors, such as hedge funds, endowments, and pension funds, are starting to invest in cryptocurrencies at an increasing rate. This is due to the potential for high…

Costco Wholesale (COST) reported mixed fiscal first-quarter results after the closing bell Thursday, amid weaker consumer demand. But the Club continues to see the fundamentals of the business as solid and are encouraged by the bulk retailer's expected membership fee hike and special dividend. Total revenue , which includes revenues from membership fees, increased 8% year-over-year, to $54.44 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate by analysts of $54.64 billion, according to Refinitiv. E-commerce comparable sales…

According to a recent analysis by International Data Corp., Indian AI Market is anticipated to expand at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2%, with total revenues reaching an astonishing $7.8 billion by 2025. (IDC). Businesses will speed up the adoption of both AI-centric and AI-non-centric applications. Artificial intelligence has firmly established itself in our daily lives. Behind the scenes, AI is at work whether you are receiving emails, Netflix recommendations, or shopping recommendations on…

Scientists have figured out how to make platinum more affordable as a catalyst: turn it into a low-temperature liquid.It's been known for centuries that noble metals like platinum, gold, ruthenium, and palladium make excellent catalysts for chemical reactions, because they help break the chemical bonds between atoms more efficiently than other metals.  But noble metals are rare and expensive, so large-scale industrial manufacturers generally opt for cheaper, less effective alternatives like iron. (Iron is used as a…

MIT chemists have designed a new type of photoredox catalyst that could make it easier to incorporate light-driven reactions into continuous flow manufacturing processes. The polymer catalysts could be used to coat tubing and perform chemical transformations on reactants as they flow through the tube, as imagined in this digital artwork. Credit: Richard LiuWhen coated onto plastic tubing, the catalysts could act on chemicals flowing through, helping to synthesize drugs and other compounds.A new type of photoredox…