中国科学家在催化反应中实现近100%的贵金属原子利用率

Core Insights - Chinese researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in catalytic technology, reaching nearly 100% utilization of precious metal atoms, which enhances the catalytic value of these metals at the microscopic level, paving the way for the design and production of new generation efficient and low-cost catalysts [1][2] - The research was conducted by the New Energy Chemical team at Tianjin University and published in the international journal "Science" on September 26 [1] - Catalysts are essential in modern chemical industries, with precious metals being key components that influence energy efficiency and sustainability in chemical processes [1] Group 1 - The "atomic extraction" technology developed by Tianjin University has achieved nearly 100% precious metal atom utilization, significantly improving the catalytic efficiency of propane dehydrogenation for propylene production [2] - This new method can reduce the amount of precious metals used by approximately 90% compared to traditional catalysts, addressing the high cost and strong reliance on precious metal resources in the propylene industry [2] - The research involved collaboration with Tianjin Normal University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University of Technology [3] Group 2 - The team leader, Gong Jinlong, stated that this achievement not only realizes close to 100% precious metal atom utilization but also opens new pathways for the design of efficient catalysts [3] - The ongoing efforts aim to integrate fundamental research with practical applications to provide critical technological support for the green and low-carbon transformation of the chemical industry [3]