New filtration material could make petroleum refining cheaper, more efficient
Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 14:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A newly synthesized material might provide a dramatically improved method for separating the highest-octane components of gasoline. Measurements at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have clarified why. The research team, which included scientists from NIST and several other universities, has published its findings in the journal Science.