Zeolite (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Zeolite

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This material looks like a rock covered in ice, but under the microscope you would see a spongelike network. This is key to the experiments as the cavities can be filled with specific ions to create heat from microwaves. As the material is porous, fluids can flow through it absorbing the heat to enable reactions. ©2025 Hannes Grobe CC-BY-SA-2.5

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©2025 Hannes Grobe CC-BY-SA-2.5

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