New catalyst leads to more efficient butadiene production - Phys.org

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new catalyst that improves the efficiency of converting butane, a component of natural gas, into butadiene—a building block in synthetic rubber and a variety of plastics.

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new catalyst that improves the efficiency of converting butane, a component of natural gas, into butadienea building block in synthetic… [+3151 chars]

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