Clathrates are characterized by a complex cage structure that provides space for guest ions too. Now, for the first time, a team has investigated the suitability of clathrates as catalysts for ...

Historic blast yields crystal: Scientists discovered a new calcium–copper–silicon clathrate in red trinitite from the 1945 Trinity nuclear test, the first such crystal confirmed from a nuclear ...

In our ongoing quest to transform into a more eco-friendly society, hydrogen (H 2) is heralded as the clean fuel of tomorrow. Because H 2 can be produced from water (H 2 O) without generating carbon ...

Researchers led by scientists from CNRS in France are exploring an exotic form of silicon called silicon clathrate as a material for energy applications, including photovoltaics. Mastering the ...

Methane clathrate, also known as methane hydrate or fire ice, a naturally existing solid compound that brings together two unlikely companions: water and methane gas. Water molecules form a "cage" ...

For decades, scientists have agreed that comets are mostly water ice, but what kind of ice -- amorphous or crystalline -- is still up for debate. Looking at data obtained by ESA's Rosetta spacecraft ...

As the Earth continues to warm at a worrying rate, scientists continue to work to understand the processes and mechanisms at play. Amidst the myriad of climate-related theories and discussions, the ...

In contrast to crystalline solids, liquids possess no long-range order. Nonetheless, many liquids still display significant amounts of local structure which can strongly influence their properties. I ...

Scientists develop theoretical models to predict the presence of clathrate hydrates outside Earth, shedding light on the evolution of other atmospheres. Aside from regular ice, water can exist in the ...

The magnetic susceptibility of 24 Ge 136 is almost independent of temperature (χ 0 = -3.9(3) × 10-9 m 3 kg-1, diamagnetic). It is nearly threefold that of α-Ge (- 1.328 × 10-9 m 3 kg-1), probably as a ...

Historic blast’s new find: Researchers discovered a previously unknown calcium–copper–silicon clathrate crystal in red trinitite from the 1945 Trinity nuclear test. Why it’s unique: Formed under ...