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Clathrate hydrates, also known as gas hydrates, are non-stoichiometric crystalline compounds formed by the inclusion of gas molecules within a lattice of water molecules. This unique structure is stabilized by hydrogen bonding between the water molecules. The most common gas molecules trapped within clathrate hydrates are methane, ethane, and carbon dioxide, but other gases such as nitrogen, hydrogen sulfide, and helium can also form hydrates.
Clathrate hydrates are classified into two main types based on the arrangement of water molecules: structure
Clathrate hydrates have significant implications in various fields. In the energy sector, they are of particular
In the environmental science field, clathrate hydrates play a role in the carbon cycle. They can trap
Clathrate hydrates also have applications in industry and technology. They are used in the desalination of