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Briefing: Quasi-liquid layer controls growth mechanisms of ice-like materials

Strategic angle: Research reveals how clathrate hydrates form and their potential technological applications.

Editorial StaffMarch 27, 20261 min read

Clathrate hydrates are crystalline structures formed by water trapping gases.

These materials are found at the bottom of seafloors.

Understanding their growth mechanisms could enhance their technological use.