Researchers Apply Darwinian Evolution to Catalyst Development
Researchers are reportedly applying the core principles of Darwinian evolution—replication, mutation, and selection—to catalyst optimization. This bio-inspired approach could dramatically accelerate the development of more efficient catalysts for industrial applications. The methodology represents a significant departure from traditional catalyst design strategies.
Evolutionary Principles Enter Materials Science
In what appears to be a groundbreaking convergence of biology and materials science, researchers are reportedly applying Darwinian evolution principles to catalyst development. According to sources familiar with the work, scientists are creating synthetic systems where catalysts essentially “evolve” through iterative cycles of replication, mutation, and selection pressure.