Metal-free catalyst research for cleaner energy
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In the news
DD India reported research on a porous organic catalyst offering an alternative to precious-metal catalysts in zinc-air batteries.
Key facts
- Researchers included SNBNCBS, INST and SRM University.
- The material was tested for the oxygen reduction reaction; the report describes laboratory results.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial inference: Affordable catalysts could improve clean-energy economics, but scale and durability need evaluation.
Original source: DD IndiaSource date: 2026-10-07
Mains practice
How can materials research reduce dependence on scarce clean-energy inputs?