Push and Pull (IMAGE)

Brown University

Push and Pull

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Brown University researchers have shown that the effects of external strain on a catalyst depend on the internal strain exerted by chemical reactants. That new theoretical framework could be useful in optimizing catalysts for different reactions.

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Peterson lab / Brown University

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