Catalyst selectivity as a balancing act: Co₃O₄ 'trapped' in transition shows peak activity

In a study appearing in Nature Catalysis, researchers from the Inorganic Chemistry Department of the Fritz Haber Institute ...
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Catalyst selectivity as a “balancing act”

Researchers from the Inorganic Chemistry Departments of the Fritz Haber Institute revealed how structural changes on the surface and in the bulk region of the cobalt oxide catalyst Co3O4 influence its ...
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Surface structure engineering of PtCu clusters enhances the performance of propane dehydrogenation

Pt 1 Cu 30 cluster catalysts with each Pt atom coordinated to nine Cu atoms and coated with a thin carbon layer, were prepared using a surface engineering strategy, which demonstrated exceptional ...
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Reinforcement learning world models for catalyst surface reconstruction: state-of-the-art review

This work presents an AI-based world model framework that simulates atomic-level reconstructions in catalyst surfaces under dynamic conditions. Focusing on AgPd nanoalloys, it leverages Dreamer-style ...
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New porous crystal catalyst offers durable, efficient solution for clean hydrogen production

A new catalyst structure offers a potential pathway toward more cost-effective hydrogen production via water electrolysis. The material centers on mesoporous single-crystalline Co3O4 doped with ...