How to convert abundant methane gas into more useful synthesis gas

Scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), National Institute for Materials Science, Kochi University of Technology, Shizuoka University, and Kyushu University developed a catalyst to convert abundant methane gas into more useful synthesis gas. Unlike conventional catalysts, this catalyst operates at much lower temperatures by using light, thus saving a tremendous amount of Read more about How to convert abundant methane gas into more useful synthesis gas[…]

Completely break down a non-biodegradable plastic with sun energy

Chemists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered a method that could turn plastic waste into valuable chemicals by using sunlight. In lab experiments, the research team mixed plastics with their catalyst in a solvent, which allows the solution to harness light energy and convert the dissolved plastics into formic acid – a chemical used Read more about Completely break down a non-biodegradable plastic with sun energy[…]