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Revolutionary Discovery: Infrared Radiation Lowers Reaction Temperatures 14°C

1/22/2025

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Researchers at UC San Diego have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: infrared radiation can reduce reaction temperatures by as much as 14 degrees Celsius. This innovative heat transfer mechanism, highlighted in Nature Chemistry, showcases how optical cavities boost energy transfer, paving the way for more efficient chemical processes and catalytic systems that could revolutionize the field.

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Researchers at UC San Diego have unveiled a groundbreaking discovery: infrared radiation can reduce reaction temperatures by as much as 14 degrees Celsius. This innovative heat transfer mechanism, highlighted in Nature Chemistry, showcases how optical cavities boost energy transfer, paving the way for more efficient chemical processes and catalytic systems that could revolutionize the field.