H2Ossa
H2Ossa is a term used in materials science to designate a family of stable hydrated framework materials in which water molecules occupy cooperative voids within a host lattice. Rather than a single chemical species, H2Ossa refers to several structural motifs that enable reversible adsorption and release of water without breaking down the surrounding framework.
The name blends H2O, the chemical formula for water, with ossa, a Latin word meaning bones, reflecting
Structure and properties mga H2Ossa materials feature a porous host framework containing channels or cages where
Synthesis and forms H2Ossa materials can be prepared through hydrothermal or solvothermal methods, as well as
Applications Common potential applications include humidity control, air dehumidification, atmospheric water harvesting, and selective adsorption in
See also: clathrate hydrates, zeolites, metal-organic frameworks.