Nanographene enables creation of ultra-porous materials with record surface area
Scientists, led by Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi, have developed a new method to build highly porous materials using nanographene. They designed a molecule called HBC-LA12 with 12 connection points arranged in a prism shape. By linking this molecule with others, they created two new 3D structures, marking a breakthrough in reticular chemistry. One of these structures achieved a record surface area of 5,000 sq. m per gram, expanding possibilities for designing materials for gas storage and other applications.
Key Points
- New method uses nanographene to create ultra-porous materials.
- A molecule, HBC-LA12, with 12 connection points was designed.
- This led to the creation of novel 3D structures in reticular chemistry.
- One material achieved a record surface area of 5,000 sq. m per gram, useful for gas storage.
Exam Facts
- Lead scientist: Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi.
- Molecule: HBC-LA12.
- Record achieved: Surface area of 5,000 sq. m per gram.
- Field: Reticular chemistry.
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