Light-driven nickel catalyst forms chemical bonds using less metal
Researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria have developed a light-driven nickel catalyst that improves the efficiency of chemical synthesis. This method allows for the creation of complex molecules using smaller amounts of metal, potentially lowering costs for pharmaceutical production.
Why it matters
Advancements in sustainable catalysis are crucial for making industrial chemical processes, such as drug manufacturing, more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
by Andreas Rothe, Institute of Science and Technology Austria
edited by Lisa Lock , reviewed by Robert Egan
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Add as preferred source Researchers Aleksander Bena and Bartholomäus Pieber at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). Behind a glass pane, LED lamps shine onto small reaction vessels, activating chemical reactions. Credit: ISTA Pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, and agrochemicals are produced industrially using a wide range of chemical reactions. These processes need to become more efficient, less expensive, and more sustainable.
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