Feature Chemistry

New, greener catalysts are built for speed

Designing more sustainable ways to accelerate chemical reactions

Green catalysts illustration

NEED FOR SPEED  Platinum and other rare metals are commonly used as catalysts, but scientists pursuing greener technologies are searching for more sustainable ways to get reactions going.

James Provost

By Laurel Hamers

- More than 2 years ago

Platinum, one of the rarest and most expensive metals on Earth, may soon find itself out of a job.