PEROXIDE 2 (IMAGE)

Rice University

PEROXIDE 2

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Rice University scientists have revealed a new catalyst, plasma-treated carbon black, to reduce oxygen to valuable hydrogen peroxide. The process introduces defects to the carbon material's atomic honeycomb, providing more surface area for reactions.

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Tour Group/Yakobson Research Group/Rice University

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