The Synthesis of "catalyst"

An explainer on catalysts, substances that speed up chemical reactions without being used up, and their vital role in industry and daily life.

Discover enzymes, the protein catalysts that speed up chemical reactions essential for life. Learn how they work and why they're so important.

Discover what a catalytic converter is, how this vital car part reduces pollution, and why its precious metals make it a target for theft.

Discover activation energy, the minimum energy needed to start a chemical reaction, and how it governs the speed of reactions all around us.

Explore reactants, the essential starting ingredients in any chemical reaction that transform to create the products that shape our world.