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Models play a significant role in the development of catalysts. However, they are constructed using a reductionist approach and this poses the question of their relevance for the comprehension of physical phenomenon.
In this Editorial, we discuss recent advances and challenges in the field of biocatalysis and introduce some relevant work you will find in this issue of Nature Catalysis.
Catalysis research has immensely benefited from the use of high-performance computing facilities. On the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first Top500 list, we briefly revisit its content and evolution and the impact that supercomputers have had in catalysis.
Industrial publications are a very valuable and multifaceted tool for the wider catalysis community; they can foster the productive collaboration of university and corporate research laboratories, an essential partnership for the solution of important societal problems
The field of organic synthesis has benefited from a greater understanding of organometallic and coordination chemistry, and the applications of homogeneous catalysts continue to impress.
Historically catalysis has evolved as a set of different fields linked together by a unifying concept. While the distinctions between the various areas serve a purpose, exciting work is happening at the interfaces.
Reproducibility is a cornerstone of science. It is imperative that everyone involved in the generation of scientific knowledge holds themself to the highest standard to ensure reproducibility.
In situ studies are very important to advance our comprehension of catalytic reactions and are expected to be boosted by the development of more powerful analytical tools.
Converting carbon dioxide to more useful — and less harmful — chemicals is a key challenge of our time, and one in which catalysis needs to play a key role.
Welcome to the first issue of Nature Catalysis. While the format of a Nature Research journal will probably be familiar to most of our readers, in this editorial we would like discuss the unique aspects of this journal and our aims for the future.
