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Water molecule unlocks faster interfacial polymerization by lowering energy barrier
United Kingdom🔬 Science20 days ago

Water molecule unlocks faster interfacial polymerization by lowering energy barrier

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have made significant advancements in interfacial polymerization, a method used to create advanced functional materials. Using quantum mechanics combined with machine learning, they have uncovered how water molecules aid in chemical reactions at the molecular level. This discovery has also enabled more precise design of microcapsules, moving away from trial-and-error methods toward a predictive approach.

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Phys.org logoPhys.orgIndependentCenter20 days ago
Water molecule unlocks faster interfacial polymerization by lowering energy barrier

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have made significant advancements in interfacial polymerization, a method used to create advanced functional materials. Using quantum mechanics combined with machine learning, they have uncovered how water molecules aid in chemical reactions at the molecular level. This discovery has also enabled more precise design of microcapsules, moving away from trial-and-error methods toward a predictive approach.

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