Study Finds Tiny Catalytic Particles Change Shape to Steer Carbon Dioxide Reactions

Study finds tiny catalytic particles change shape to steer carbon dioxide reactions

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that the size of catalytic nanoparticles determines how their shape and structure transform during chemical reactions. With insights into the nanoparticles' atomic-scale behavior as they convert carbon dioxide into useful fuel—and a better understanding of how structural changes impact catalytic performance—researchers are newly positioned to de…

Small, Shapeshifting Catalytic Nanoparticles Steer Carbon Dioxide Conversion

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that the size of catalytic nanoparticles determines how their shape and structure transform during chemical reactions. These insights will help guide the design of more effective catalysts for industrial applications.