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Stephan Sullivan An artist’s representation shows the researchers’ quantum functional groups (bright colored spheres) linked to larger molecules. Main takeaways: Stronger, faster. Quantum computers promise far greater speed and processing power than today’s most advanced supercomputers Quantum quantum. As these next-generation computers relied on the interaction of fragile atomic and subatomic particles, increasing their processing power proved to be a challenge. A chemical solution. Researchers have created a new molecule that has the potential to protect quantum interactions on a larger scale without the need for traditional electrical engineering tools and machines. Quantum computing, although still in its infancy, has the potential to dramatically increase processing power by exploiting the odd behavior of particles at the smallest scales. Several research groups have reported performing calculations that would take thousands of years for traditional supercompu...

Unsplash/Darren Halstead The research group is now collaborating with Toyota Motor Corp. to develop fuel cell catalysts with possible real-world applications. (Photo: Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell concept vehicle, 2019.) Main takeaways: High cost of catalyst. Platinum is the best catalyst for hydrogen fuel cells, but its scarcity makes it expensive. Find alternatives. The new method quickly identifies which alloy — a less expensive combination of platinum and another metal — is likely to achieve the best results in fuel cells. Cut costs. High-performance alloy catalysts could eventually make hydrogen fuel cell vehicles more affordable. A study led by UCLA researchers could help accelerate the use of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly energy source in transportation and other applications. The team developed a method to predict the potency and stability of platinum alloys – two key indicators of how they will perform as catalysts in hydrogen fuel cells. Then, using t...