Numerous global challenges involve the manipulation and capture of small gaseous molecules. A significant example is the need to reduce anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which harms the climate and the environment. Other issues include the possibility of capturing water vapour (H2O) from the atmosphere, transforming it into purified water accessible to all, and the potential for storing and transporting gases of industrial interest, such as methane (CH4) and hydrogen (H₂), in a safer manner.

A recent study published in Sustainable Energy & Fuels reports an alternative strategy to enhance the stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), a key challenge still limiting their large-scale application. The research was conducted by Elisa Fabbretti, Dr Vanira Trifiletti, Dr Giorgio Tseberlidis, Dr Alessandro Minotto, Prof.

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is widely used for its high refractive index and UV absorption properties, particularly in pigments and sunscreens. Surface silanization improves the dispersion of TiO₂, its compatibility with various matrices, and reduces the formation of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS).