SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 27, 2026Ars Technica

Meet the mysterious electrides

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Scientists found that electrides—materials with trapped electrons—may explain Earth's missing light elements like hydrogen and carbon in its core. These materials are now improving catalysts for ammonia production and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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