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Hollow-sphere catalyst enables greener production of 99% pure propane at room temperature
- April 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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The world's appetite for propene (propylene) is growing faster than the chemical industry can keep up. This petrochemical product powers the production of acrylonitrile, propylene oxide, high-velocity fuels, and, most importantly, polypropylene plastic—used in everyday food packaging and textiles, as well as in essential medical equipment.
Originally published at Phys.org