- Ruhr-Universität Bochum
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Gold-coated grinding jars can catalyze reactions without solvents.
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Chemistry
Golden Ball Mills as a Green Catalyst
Prof. Dr. Lars Borchardt's team has developed a gold-coated grinding bowl for ball mills that converts alcohols into aldehydes without harmful solvents. This sustainable, reusable method opens new perspectives in catalysis and environmental problem-solving.
Published
June 17th, 2024 Author
Meike Drießen (md)