Biofuel from waste: Zeolite catalysts pave the road to decentralized chemical processes
Wednesday, June 28, 2017 - 17:02
in Physics & Chemistry
Fuel from waste? It is possible. But hitherto, converting organic waste to fuel has not been economically viable. Excessively high temperatures and too much energy are required. Using a novel catalyst concept, researchers have now managed to significantly reduce the temperature and energy requirements of a key step in the chemical process. The trick: the reaction takes place in very confined spaces inside zeolite crystals.