Electronic properties podcasts, July–October 2014

Moiré pattern in graphene causes electrons to form stripes

In the presence of a moiré pattern, electrons in graphene organize themselves into stripes, providing a link with superconductors.

Heterogeneous electrocatalysts design for nitrogen reduction reaction under ambient conditions

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