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New porous crystal catalyst offers durable, efficient solution for clean hydrogen production

A new catalyst structure featuring mesoporous single-crystalline Co3O4 doped with atomically dispersed iridium (Ir) has been proposed as a potential pathway toward cost-effective hydrogen production. The material achieves efficient use of Ir while maintaining stability, reducing leaching during reaction.

SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateApr 23, 2025
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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology scientists improve the power output of triboelectric nanogenerators with carbon particles

Researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology improve triboelectric nanogenerators by using mesoporous carbon spheres to enhance charge transport and surface charge densities. The device achieves a 1300-fold higher output current, enabling potential sustainable energy harvesting.

SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalSmall Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 9, 2022

Self-standing mesoporous Si film can power lithium-ion batteries

A self-standing mesoporous Si film anode has been developed for lithium-ion batteries, exhibiting excellent performance without the need for additives or binders. The film's pore characteristics show a strong correlation with electrode performance.

SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalJournal of Power Sources·DateMar 31, 2022

Direct observation of the ad- and desorption of guest atoms into a mesoporous host

Scientists have developed a new method to directly observe the filling and emptying of tiny pores in materials, revealing complex mechanisms behind guest-atom interactions. This breakthrough uses combined X-ray methods to provide empirical insights into confined matter in battery electrodes, catalysts, and hydrogen storage materials.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateApr 21, 2021
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MOF@hollow mesoporous carbon spheres as bifunctional electrocatalysts

Researchers designed a new yolk-shell structured hybrid material by encapsulating metal-organic framework (MOF) into hollow mesoporous carbon spheres, achieving superior bifunctional electrocatalytic activity towards both oxygen reduction and evolution reactions. The hybrid material shows promise as an efficient electrocatalyst in fuel...

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 5, 2020

Adding a polymer stabilizes collapsing metal-organic frameworks

Researchers have developed a new method to stabilize collapsing metal-organic frameworks by adding small amounts of polymer, resulting in significant increases in surface area. This breakthrough enables the creation of mesoporous MOFs that were previously inaccessible due to pore collapse.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·DateJul 18, 2019
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Enhanced yet affordable material for supercapacitors

Researchers at UNIST developed a scalable method to produce enhanced yet affordable materials for supercapacitors using mesoporous graphene nano-balls. The MGB-based supercapacitor shows excellent capacitance and high performance.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalACS Nano·DateJul 7, 2013