Surface science news, June 2016

Advanced material keeps heat off new space telescope

A lightweight sunshield has been developed to protect the mirrors and instruments aboard the James Webb Space Telescope from solar radiation.

Joining the dots in flexible electronics

First field-effect transistor made from solution processed colloidal nanoparticles.

Catalyst makes chemical production greener

New copper nanoparticle/graphene catalyst can transform carbon dioxide into useful hydrocarbons with high temperatures and pressures.

Flat future for boron

Two-dimensional sheets of boron one atom thick have unique electronic properties.

Physica E announces special issue in memory of Markus Büttiker

Latest journal Impact Factors released

Surface modelling reveals novel photocatalyst features

Researchers have discovered previously unknown features of titanium dioxide that could reveal why it is such an effective photocatalyst.

Perovskite materials gain stability by branching out

By using novel branched ligands, scientists have produced perovskite nanocrystals with greatly improved stability and uniform particle size.

New metasurface will get its time in the sun

Scientists have developed a novel tri-layer metasurface solar absorber comprising a layer of amorphous carbon sandwiched between thin gold films.

Research, Innovation and Leadership at the Crossroads of Science, Engineering and Medicine - in honor of Professor Subra Suresh

Read about the event at IMDEA Materials Institute, Madrid, Spain, which will honor Professor Subra Suresh.

Nanoparticles charge through tumors

Nanoparticles deliver anticancer drugs to tumors in the body more effectively than current medicines.

Materials & Design Virtual Special Issue: "Materials and Design for Sports Technology” Call for Papers

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Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices: First issue published

New boride material forms own protective coating

A new material comprising alternating layers of molybdenum boride and aluminum can form its own corrosion-resistant coating.

Starting the pathway to Materials Discovery

Discover the first issue of Materials Discovery.