Designing better catalysts for cleaner, more efficient chemistry

Susannah Scott leads a new NSF-funded study to understand and control ion mobility in catalytic materials, paving the way for more sustainable chemical manufacturing.

Solid catalysts are the unsung heroes of modern manufacturing, turning raw materials into everything from fuels to medicines. Now, a team led by Susannah Scott, Distinguished Professor and Mellichamp Chair in Sustainable Catalysis, is investigating a fleeting phenomenon — the movement of ions within these solid structures. By mastering this dynamic behavior, the researchers aim to engineer catalysts that are more powerful, selective and sustainable. Read the full story on The Current.

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