There would be no need for any one to ever dream of becoming a fish or mermaid just to spend hours underwater because according to a new discovery by group of Scientists oxygen absorbing material may allow us to breathe comfortably underwater. Say bye bye to bulky air tanks, Divers...:-)
The research report published in the journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Science; Scientists from the University of Southern Denmark formed a substance that is able to absorb and store oxygen using specially synthesized crystalline materials, which is said to be able to release the stored oxygen in a controlled manner when needed.
Professor Christine McKenzie from the University of Southern Denmark said, "An important aspect of this new material is that it does not react irreversibly with oxygen; even though it absorbs oxygen in a so-called selective chemisorptive process. The material is both a sensor, and a container for oxygen. We can use it to bind, store, and transport oxygen – like a solid artificial hemoglobin."
"This could be valuable for lung patients who today must carry heavy oxygen tanks with them. But also divers may one day be able to leave the oxygen tanks at home and instead get oxygen from this material as it 'filters' and concentrates oxygen from surrounding air or water. A few grains contain enough oxygen for one breath, and as the material can absorb oxygen from the water around the diver and supply the diver with it, the diver will not need to bring more than these few grains. We see release of oxygen when we heat up the material, and we have also seen it when we apply vacuum. We are now wondering if light can also be used as a trigger for the material to release oxygen – this has prospects in the growing field of artificial photosynthesis." Professor McKenzie added.
Via: fanalmag
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