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Revolutionary Oxygen-Inhaling Crystals Transform Energy Technology
8/18/2025
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- A study in Nature Communications presents a significant advancement in materials science with potential impacts on energy technology.
- Professor Hyoungjeen Jeen explains that the discovery allows crystals to "inhale and exhale" oxygen.
- This innovation may improve solid oxide fuel cells, thermal transistors, and smart windows, enhancing energy efficiency.
- Earlier materials were typically fragile or needed extreme conditions for effective application.
