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June 1, 2026Communications MaterialsOpen Access

Extraction and usage of free electrons from alkali metals at room temperature

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CCChangmin ChoiSPSanghwang ParkYCYunseop Choi

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Randomized trial demonstrates stable free-electron solutions from alkali metals, suggesting new energy applications.

Key Points

  • This study aims to develop a room-temperature method for extracting and stabilizing free electrons from alkali metals for energy applications.
  • Spontaneous dissolution of Li, Na, K, and Cs in tetrahydrofuran (THF) at room temperature.
  • Mass spectrometry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy used to analyze the formation of solvated electron solutions.
  • Employing AM-solutions for C60 doping to create superconducting phases.
  • Formation of stable AM-solutions with solvated electrons confirmed by mass spectrometry.
  • X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy detected oxidized metal cations alongside extracted electrons.
  • Demonstrated practical utility for materials synthesis by doping C60, yielding superconducting phases.

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Choi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d230d02fbce9130638cd0https://doi.org/10.1038/s43246-026-01205-x
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