Catalysis
Process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction
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| 2024 |
Trans fat
WHO announced a new goal for accelerated action until 2025 to eliminate industrially produced trans fats globally.
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| December 31 2023 |
Trans fat
World Health Organization's target date to make the world free from industrially produced trans fats.
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| 2021 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
Twelve and Emerging Fuels Technology (Syntroleum's successor) manufactured a new batch of synthetic jet fuel for the U.S. Air Force.
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| 2021 |
Trans fat
A review indicates that trans fat from hydrogenated fats is no longer a significant problem in modern countries, highlighting technological improvements in fat processing techniques.
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| 2021 |
Heterogeneous metal catalyzed cross-coupling
A survey of heterogeneous metal catalyzed cross-couplings in the fine chemical industry was conducted, revealing 22 examples, predominantly Suzuki or Heck reactions, with limited diversity in substrate complexity.
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| 2021 | Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their development of asymmetric organocatalysis, recognizing their significant contributions to the field of catalysis using small organic molecules. |
| December 2021 |
Trans fat
World Health Organization announces that 40 countries have implemented industrial trans fat elimination policies, protecting 1.4 billion people.
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| 2020 |
Adsorption
Continued EU funding and research into adsorption solar heating technologies, highlighting ongoing interest in using zeolites like Linde 13X for thermal energy storage applications.
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| 2019 |
Haber process
Hosono's group developed another innovative catalyst, a novel perovskite oxynitride-hydride, which can operate at lower temperatures and does not require expensive ruthenium.
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| 2018 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
The Velocys and Envia joint venture demonstration plant continued operations, ultimately closing down after experiencing a leak and subsequent insurance settlement.
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| 2018 |
Trans fat
The WHO introduced a comprehensive 6-step guide designed to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply, demonstrating a global commitment to reducing trans fat consumption.
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| November 2018 |
Haber process
Global population reached 7.7 billion, demonstrating the significant impact of the Haber process on population growth through increased agricultural productivity.
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| 2017 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
Velocys operated a demonstration Fischer-Tropsch process plant in collaboration with Envia in Oklahoma City.
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| 2015 |
Trans fat
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that artificial trans fats from partially hydrogenated oils were not generally recognized as safe (GRAS), recommending limitations or elimination of these oils and trans fats in manufactured foods.
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| 2012 |
Haber process
Hideo Hosono's research group discovered Ru-loaded calcium-aluminium oxide C12A7 electride as an effective catalyst for ammonia synthesis, pursuing more efficient formation methods.
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| 2011 |
Fischer–Tropsch process
Choren Industries went bankrupt due to impracticalities in their biomass-to-syngas and fuel conversion process.
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