Matt Sigman, University of Utah (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption University of Utah chemistry professor Matt Sigman (shown here) and graduate student Kaid Harper have published a study in the journal Science showing how they developed a new technique for designing and testing catalysts, which are chemicals used to speed chemical reactions crucial for energy production, chemical manufacturing and many other industrial processes. Credit Ryan Deluca, University of Utah. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.