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Illuminating single atoms for sustainable propylene production

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Propylene is the basis for polypropylene, a polymer used in everything from medical devices to packaging.

Northwestern University chemists have found a way to create propylene using light.

If adopted at scale, the process could lead to lower emissions for the chemical industry, an important step toward industrial decarbonization.

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92

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93

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informal

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English

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68

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