Simulations of one-dimensional boron ribbons and chains have revealed they possess several unique properties.
Scientists have worked out how to make and measure the properties of a time crystal, which has an atomic structure that repeats in time.
Biocompatible nanocarriers containing superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and a common antibiotic can treat biofilms.
Details of the Acta Gold Medal award session have been announced.
A titanium surface covered in fluorinated nanotubes can repel blood and so could reduce blood clotting by medical implants.
Simple strategy for creating solutions of two-dimensional nanomaterials could make large-scale production of future devices easier and cheaper.
Scientists have used a new approach to investigate the formation of defects in materials at the atomic scale and in near-real time.
A novel optical characterization method has revealed that in 2D crystals there is a strong interaction between crystal quality and valley polarization.
Researchers have developed a technique in which nanoscale perovskite particles self-assemble to produce more efficient, stable and durable LEDs.
A new computational model can calculate how metallic glasses morph over time when they are put under mechanical stress.
Depending on the synthesis conditions, gold nanoclusters can self-assemble to form 2D hexagonally-ordered layers or 3D capsid structures.
Scientists have used a unique infrared probe to study how the atomic structure of gold and platinum nanoparticles affects their function as catalysts.
In some water-splitting catalysts, oxygen comes from within the catalyst material itself, as well as from the surrounding water molecules.
Compressing and fusing flakes of graphene can produce a porous, lightweight 3D material with a strength 10 times that of steel.
A new one-dimensional, core-shell-type crystalline wire made from organic-inorganic hybrid materials can emit light efficiently.
Submissions for the 8th annual Reaxys PhD Prize are now open.
Researchers have been able to create a high-pressure form of germanium, known as ST12, in a large enough sample size to confirm its characteristics.
Conductive ink made from silver nanowires can print inexpensive, customizable circuit patterns on just about any surface.
Scientists have used tiny diamonds known as use diamondoids to assemble atoms into the thinnest possible electrical wires, just three atoms wide.
Christopher Hutchinson and Tadashi Furuhara join the Acta Journals.
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Sodium-embedded carbon nanowalls make highly effective electrodes in electronic devices such as solar cells and supercapacitors.
Scientists have developed a novel solid-state battery by placing ultra-thin aluminum oxide between lithium electrodes and a solid garnet electrolyte.
By optimizing the antireflection properties, scientists have fabricated a flexible transparent conductor from an ultrathin metal film.
Novel fuel cell catalysts comprising atomically-ordered platinum-lead 'nanoplates' display high catalytic activity, stability and durability.
Using an advanced imaging technique, researchers have mapped, for the first time ever, the 3D atomic coordinates of medium- and high-entropy alloys.
Scientists have synthesized a novel form of titanium nitride, called titanic nitride, which has promising mechanical and optoelectronic properties.
Scientists have developed a fast, non-destructive optical method for analyzing defects in 2D materials
A lightweight sunshield has been developed to protect the mirrors and instruments aboard the James Webb Space Telescope from solar radiation.