Microstructure tuning accelerates hydrate formation
By regulating the hydrogen-bond network in water, it forms loose hydrate structures that enhance gas diffusion while accelerating hydrate formation kinetics.
Zhuo-Yi, Huang · Zhang, Wei · Xu, Chungang · Li, Xiaosen · Yun-Hao, Li · Wang, Yi · Chen, Zhaoyang
Energy 2024
Blue shift of weak hydrogen-bonded water peak
Expansion of water intermolecular distance (d_O−O)
Increased final gas consumption
Enhanced hydrate formation rate