With a squeeze, an organic molecule can snatch rare gases from the air. The compound contains cavities that are just the right size to nab atoms of xenon, krypton and radon. These noble gases range ...

A new material called CC3 effectively traps xenon, krypton, and radon. These gases are used in industries such as lighting or medicine and, in the case of radon, one that can be hazardous when it ...

UB chemists have shown that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS — dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world. The traps are made from ...

A growing international concern for the welfare of animals, combined with the need to capture and handle specific species for conservation, management, or recreational purposes, is increasing the need ...

Photons keep out! Microscopic cages could soon be built with nanowire bars that block light from entering or exiting, while letting liquids and gases flow through. It’s easy to shield an object from ...