Researchers devise cleaner, more efficient production of key input for detergents

https://phys.org/news/2023-10-cleaner-efficient-production-key-detergents.html

"more efficient, cheaper and cleaner manufacturing process... simple alkanes as alkylating agent for alkylbenzenes synthesis... sole byproduct harmless hydrogen gas... palladium nanoparticle catalyst for direct alkylation when situated on the outer surface of H-ZSM-5 zeolites primes alkane for addition of benzene producing alkylbenzene... 95.6% selectivity for desired alkylated products... soap, toothpaste, laundry detergent and industrial cleaners"