An illustration of the experimental setup (IMAGE) Chalmers University of Technology Caption Neighbourly collaboration for catalysis. First, a number of nanoparticles of copper are isolated in a gas-filled nanotube. Researchers then use light to measure how they affect each other in the process by which oxygen and carbon monoxide become carbon dioxide. The long-term goal of the research is to find a resource-efficient "neighbourhood collaboration" where as many particles as possible are catalytically active at the same time. Credit David Albinsson/Chalmers University of Technology Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.