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Water: bulk vs molecule
Come to feel how bulk water can break down to water molecules
What is this?
The large cube represents water in its bulk form, and the small, individual cubes represent water molecules.
Why is this important?
In a MOF, the pores can be as small as 1 nanometre. This means that during intrusion, water enters the pores as individual molecules. Breaking the hydrogen bonds that keep the water in bulk requires a lot of energy in the form of pressure. This energy is then dissipated when the water molecules leave the pores.
Did you know?
Our research is investigating the use of compressible liquids as reusable energy absorbers.
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