Removing tiny irregularities in local densities can help prevent the atomic 'avalanches' that cause glassy materials to transform into crystal.
An exploration of the amazing world of surface science.
Using atomic electron tomography, researchers have, for the first time, directly observed how atoms are packed in amorphous materials.
thermoelectric generators based on cellulose paper and thin layers of non-toxic metals promise a cheap and eco-friendly means of heat recovery