Molecular Movement in Nanoparticles (VIDEO)

DOE/Ames National Laboratory

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Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory modeled the 'passing probability' of molecules within the narrow pores of mesoporous nanoparticles. This understanding will help determine the optimal diameter of nanoparticles' channels to maximize catalytic output.

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U.S. Dept. of Energy's Ames Laboratory

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