SlowCat
Source: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/slowcat/ Parent: https://features.lboro.ac.uk/why-green-hydrogen-gives-me-hope/index.html
Cross-cutting new research from Loughborough University to create catalysts using biomass for a sustainable future.
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?
Transforming biomass
Here are just some of the familiar products we can make using biomass resources...with a little help from catalysts.
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Algae to trainers](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media/media/research/slowcat/images/transformingbiomass/algae-trainer-960px.jpg "Algae to trainers")
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Paper sludge to acrylic paint](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media/media/research/slowcat/images/transformingbiomass/acrylic-paint-960px.jpg "Paper sludge to acrylic paint")
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Straw to car tyre](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/media/media/research/slowcat/images/transformingbiomass/straw-tyre-card.jpg "Straw to car tyre")
[### 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.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/slowcat/the-challenge/)
[### The research
Meet the Chemists, Chemical Engineers, and Material Engineers who are designing and preparing catalysts for a greener future.](https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/slowcat/research/)
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.