The first experiments to determine the ferroelectric properties of hafnium oxide have revealed that it can be deposited as ultra-thin films.
26 October 2016
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24 October 2016Stewart Bland and Cordelia Sealy
A novel simulation technique can predict the defects in 2D materials caused by bombardment with noble gas ions.
21 October 2016
A novel transistor made with a new combination of materials is even smaller than the smallest possible silicon-based transistor.
18 October 2016
Adding defects to an iron-based superconductor can double the amount of electrical current it can carry and increase its critical temperature.
18 October 2016
When grown on silver, the 2D material known as borophene naturally forms corrugations, potentially making it suitable for use in stretchable electronics.
14 October 2016
A novel three-in-one instrument can correlate the flowability of soft ‘gooey’ materials with their underlying microstructure and composition.
14 October 2016
Scientists have determined how each of five distinct types of belite crystal contribute to concrete's ease of manufacture and ultimate strength.
14 October 2016
Scientists have come up with a way to position gold nanoparticles on a surface with a precision of 1nm.
13 October 2016
Scientists have discovered that when a perovskite is exposed to water vapor and streams of electrons, it gives off oxygen and begins oscillating.
12 October 2016
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10 October 2016Stewart Bland
A novel program aims to create a new generation of scientists working at the crossroads of big data and materials science.
10 October 2016
Researchers have discovered that the vast majority of the pores in zeolite-based desalination membranes are closed, greatly reducing their efficiency.
7 October 2016