The incorporation of charged lithium ions within polyoxometalates (POMs), when combined with ionic liquids, enhances the ion conductivity of a solid-state electrolyte membrane.
In a recent study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers have successfully developed and characterized thin films containing nitric oxide (NO)-storing MOFs, unveiling novel antibacterial properties.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global hydrogen demand is expected to reach 530 million tons in 2050, a nearly six-fold increase from 2020.
A research team, co-led by researchers from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), has achieved a significant breakthrough by transforming all-inorganic perovskites at room temperature while preserving their functional properties intact.