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Researchers at Cornell University have developed a nanoporous carbon material with the highest surface area ever reported.
Chalmpes explained that by fine-tuning the process, they were able to achieve ultra-high porosity.
When combined with specific chemicals, the hypergolic reaction produces carbon tubes containing highly reactive five-membered molecular rings.
A subsequent treatment with potassium hydroxide removes less stable structures, leaving behind a connection of microscopic pores.
It also demonstrated a volumetric energy density of 60 watt-hours per liter - four times that of commercial alternatives.
