/ Nanostructures Content for ºÙºÙÊÓƵ en /blog/creating-nanoislands-better-platinum-catalysts <p>Noble metals such as platinum can make useful catalysts to accelerate chemical reactions, particularly hydrogenation (adding hydrogen atoms to a molecule). The research team led by Professor Bruce Gates at the ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Department of Chemical Engineering is interested in making platinum catalysts that are highly efficient and stable during chemical reactions.&nbsp;</p> January 28, 2025 - 4:27pm Andy Fell /blog/creating-nanoislands-better-platinum-catalysts