/channels/taxonomy/term/4629/all en /channels/news/better-way-make-chemicals-219243 <p>Bulk solvents, widely used in the chemical industry, pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. As a result, there is growing interest in avoiding their use by relying on “mechanochemistry” – an energy-efficient alternative that uses high-frequency milling to drive reactions. Because milling involves the intense impact of steel balls in rapidly moving jars, however, the underlying chemistry is difficult to observe.</p> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:57:09 +0000 webfull 88831 at /channels