Atomic catalyst unlocks the hidden value of plant waste
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An international team at the University of Manchester created a single-atom ruthenium catalyst that efficiently breaks down lignin from agricultural and forestry waste into valuable aromatic chemicals like phenol under mild conditions, with nearly complete conversion rates tested on real biomass samples.
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