Synthesizing catalysts (IMAGE) Iowa State University Caption Yan Zhao is working to develop synthetic catalysts that could help industry break down plant fibers for fuels and chemicals. Credit Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University. Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.