Characterization news, February 2015

AI model helps understand defects in polycrystalline materials

A 3D model created by AI helped researchers to understand the formation of dislocations in complex polycrystalline materials.

New technique produces 3D atomic maps of advanced alloys

Using an advanced imaging technique, researchers have mapped, for the first time ever, the 3D atomic coordinates of medium- and high-entropy alloys.

Singlet oxygen evolution from layered transition metal oxide cathode materials and its implications for lithium-ion batteries

Titanic advance in semiconducting materials

Scientists have synthesized a novel form of titanium nitride, called titanic nitride, which has promising mechanical and optoelectronic properties.

New microscopy technique can identify defects in 2D materials

Scientists have developed a fast, non-destructive optical method for analyzing defects in 2D materials