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How does crystal gel form?--- Origin of cold rain
How does crystal gel form?--- Origin of cold rain

Researchers at The University of Tokyo have uncovered the mechanism of the formation of crystal gel, in which crystals are interconnected to form a porous network structure. The finding may provide not only a new way to form porous crystalline materials but also a new insight on ice crystal growth in clouds containing a mixture of supercooled water and ice, which is a key process of "cold rain".