Revolutionary ‘Breathing’ Crystal Could Transform the Clean Energy Industry

A new man-made crystal that can “breathe” oxygen may be a game changer for energy efficiency and the clean energy transition. The material is made from an oxide of strontium, iron, and cobalt, and when heated in a simple gas environment, the thin film crystal has been observed to release and then reabsorb oxygen, much like a human lung. Moreover, it can repeat the action over and over without breaking down. The potential applications of such a material are vast, and could be instrumental in the clean energy transition. "It is like giving…