Sentences with phrase «copper as a catalyst»

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The researchers discovered that these catalysts — copper in the form of a white salt and the ligand as an oil — can oxidize C - H bonds in a very efficient way in combination with hydrogen peroxide, a reduced form of oxygen that nature uses.

They synthesized small quantities of realistic catalysts, such as platinum - copper single atom alloy nanoparticles supported on an alumina substrate, and then tested them under industrial pressure and temperatures.

Because platinum is at the center of many clean energy and green chemicals production technologies, such as fuel cells, catalytic converters, and value - added chemicals from bio-renewable feedstocks, the new, less expensive platinum - copper catalysts could facilitate broader adoption of such environmentally friendly devices and processes, she added.

Copper is used as a catalyst to accomplish click chemistry and trace amounts would not be anticipated to show activity in a bioassay, he explained.

Copper promotes normal red blood cell formation, acts as a catalyst in storage and release of iron to form hemoglobin for red blood cells, assists in the production of several enzymes involved in respiration, promotes connective - tissue formation and central nervous system function and promotes normal insulin function.

Besides the paint, she also uses: asphalt, plaster weld, and copper plating as catalysts with the pieces taking on a richer dimension from the alchemical reaction that ensues.

The effects Yang and his colleagues observed for gold - copper bimetallic nanoparticles should hold true for other carbon dioxide reduction catalysts as well.