Methane hydrate discovery could unlock new energy sources and reshape climate change strategies.
Gas hydrates, like methane, are important in environmental and energy research. Scientists used computer simulations to study how methane hydrate forms. They found that methane molecules group together in sets of three, forming a triangle shape. These three-molecule clusters are crucial for hydrate formation. The more of these clusters there are, the more likely hydrate will form. This three-molecule grouping is a key step in creating gas hydrates.
