Researchers reveal atomic-level activity of green catalyst used in PVC production
Thursday, March 30, 2017 - 13:51
in Physics & Chemistry
An international group of scientists has unlocked the secret of a gold-based catalyst that is responsible for a new, environmentally friendly method of producing the vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) that is used to manufacture polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the world's third-most widely used plastic.