Effect of Molecular Confinement and Solvation on Diffusion and Reaction Kinetics in Zeolite Nanopores

Zeolites are special crystal-like materials used to speed up chemical reactions. They are useful because they are stable and can be adjusted to work in different ways. Scientists are interested in using them to help turn plant-based materials (called biomass) into fuels and useful chemicals. This project focuses on studying how chemical reactions…