Palladium-liquid gallium catalyst transforms chemical manufacturing, boosting efficiency, speed, safety and sustainability

https://phys.org/news/2025-03-palladium-liquid-gallium-catalyst-chemical.html

"self-regenerating, utilizing fluid-like behavior of palladium atoms in liquid gallium... Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions forming carbon-carbon bonds accelerated by up to 100K times faster than existing palladium catalysts... palladium atoms just below liquid surface activate gallium atoms above, where reaction happens... heterogeneous catalyst without palladium ions leaching into/ contaminating pharmaceutical products... pharmaceuticals, eco-friendly agrochemicals, plastics, polymers, electronic components"