A New Catalyst for Ethanol Made from Biomass

Monday, August 1, 2011 - 14:31 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers in the Pacific Northwest have developed a new catalyst material that could replace chemicals currently derived from petroleum and be the basis for more environmentally friendly products including octane-boosting gas and fuel additives, bio-based rubber for tires and a safer solvent for the chemicals industry.

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