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🌍🔬 For decades, scientists have searched for a replacement for iridium — a rare and costly metal that powers clean hydrogen fuel ⚡💧. But its scarcity and $5,000-per-ounce price tag have limited global-scale adoption.

🚀 Now, a breakthrough has changed the game. In just one afternoon, researchers at Northwestern University, working with the Toyota Research Institute, discovered a powerful alternative using a revolutionary tool called a megalibrary 🧩✨.

⚙️ Imagine the world’s first nanomaterial “data factory,” where millions of nanoparticles are arranged on a chip smaller than a fingertip. Each tiny particle is a candidate for the future of energy 🔎💡.

🧪 From this vast army of nanoparticles, one material stood out: Ru52Co33Mn9Cr6 oxide. It not only matched iridium’s performance but, in some cases, outperformed it — while being 16x cheaper 💰🙌. Even better, it proved stable for over 1,000 hours in tough conditions.

🤖 Beyond hydrogen, this success shows the true power of megalibraries. By generating massive datasets, they open doors for AI and machine learning to accelerate discoveries in batteries 🔋, fusion ☀️, biomedical devices 🧬, and advanced optics 🔭.

💡 As Chad A. Mirkin says: “It’s time to find the best materials for every need — without compromise.”

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