Scientists have unveiled a breakthrough way to turn natural gas—long burned as fuel—into valuable chemical building blocks for medicines and other high-demand products. By designing a clever ...

Scientists have engineered a highly selective catalyst that can convert methane, a major component of natural gas, into methanol, an easily transportable liquid fuel, in a single, one-step reaction.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The convergence of two significant and revolutionary technological developments in the petrochemical industry -- crude oil-to-chemicals (COTC) and oxidative coupling of ...

Microwave-assisted catalytic reactions are considered energy-efficient and have attracted attention in various chemical processes. This is due to the selective and rapid heating of target materials or ...

Japan boasts the world’s third largest economy, but, impressively, also often tops global lists of energy-efficient nations. Along with more than 100 other nations, Japan aims to reach net zero ...