Catalysts using biomass hold the key to net zero

How can we produce fuels and chemicals without costing the earth? Find out how we are designing new catalysts to be compatible with renewable biomass.

Design a catalyst

Can you use every atom of catalyst to convert every molecule to a green product to replace oil?

Interactive game

Transforming biomass

Here are just some of the familiar products we can make using biomass resources...with a little help from catalysts.

A beaker of algae beside a black trainer
Algae to trainers
A beaker of paper waste beside three tubes of acrylic paint
Paper sludge to acrylic paint
A beaker of straw beside a car tyre
Straw to car tyre
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The challenge

As we move away from fossil fuels, we need to find other more sustainable, less harmful ways to power and enable our lives.
Illustration of a variety of people in lab coats

The research

Meet the Chemists, Chemical Engineers, and Material Engineers who are designing and preparing catalysts for a greener future.
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The Royal Society's annual Summer Science Exhibition

SlowCat took part in The Royal Society's annual Summer Science Exhibition (6-10 July 2022), which offered a free interactive experience for anyone curious about the latest advances in science and technology.

About the Exhibition
Visitors to the Exhibition chatting to one of the scientists

Sparking curiosity, inspiring minds

We are a team of Chemists, Chemical Engineers and Material Engineers - passionate about sharing the science that will enable us to produce fuels and chemicals without costing the earth. We do this through interactive exhibits including games, demonstrations and talks.

 

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