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Breakthrough Study Reveals Crystal Growth in Liquid Metals

11/25/2025

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A study in Nature Communications reveals new insights into crystal formation in liquid metals.
Observing crystals is difficult due to opacity and high surface tension in liquid metals.
Researchers used high-energy X-rays and micro-computed tomography to visualize crystal growth in real time.
By adjusting cooling and applying electric voltage, they separated crystals from the liquid metal for hydrogen harvesting, catalysis, and energy storage.

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A study in Nature Communications reveals new insights into crystal formation in liquid metals.
Observing crystals is difficult due to opacity and high surface tension in liquid metals.
Researchers used high-energy X-rays and micro-computed tomography to visualize crystal growth in real time.
By adjusting cooling and applying electric voltage, they separated crystals from the liquid metal for hydrogen harvesting, catalysis, and energy storage.