Scientists learn to control reactions with the shape of a rare-earth catalyst
Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 07:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered they can control chemical reactions in a new way by creating different shapes of cerium oxide, a rare-earth-based catalyst. Their finding holds potential for refining fuels, decreasing vehicle emissions, producing commodity chemicals and advancing fuel cells and chemical sensors.