Carbon news

New production method rubs 2D heterostructures up the right way

Researchers have developed a new abrasion-based method for producing heterostructure devices based on 2D materials such as graphene.

Graphene and ceramic combine to make toughest solid electrolyte

By taking advantage of the strength of graphene, researchers have doubled the toughness of a ceramic material used to make solid electrolytes.

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Cascade to superconductivity in magic-angle graphene

Researchers have detected signatures of a cascade of energy transitions that could help explain how superconductivity arises in magic-angle graphene.

Improving energy storage and modeling for new energy materials

New structural supercapacitor electrode produced from nanofiber materials

Computational tools put novel spin on quantum materials

Researchers have developed a theoretical foundation and computational tools for accurately predicting the spin dynamics of any material.

Nanocomposite coating offers smart way to clean up oil spills

Using a magnetic nanocomposite coating, researchers have developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water.

Radiation can push atoms in ceramics to the boundary

Researchers have discovered that carbon atoms in the ceramic material silicon carbide collect at grain boundaries when it is exposed to radiation.

Cracking bonds with boranes

Cracking bonds with boranes

Graphene helps produce opal-like photonic crystals

Scientists have used graphene to help develop an opal-like crystalline material that could be the cornerstone of next generation smart sensors.

Hollow carbon balls hit tumors harder

hollow carbon loaded with drugs can be given a boost by bombarding them with microwaves and laser irradiation to treat tumors

Graphene can help produce stronger carbon fibers

Researchers have discovered that adding graphene to the carbon fiber production process can greatly increase the strengthen of the material.

Novel polymer composite makes powerful supercapacitor

Researchers have developed a supercapacitor made from a polymer composite that is able to store and deliver electricity at high power rates.

Making fuel from CO2 using sunlight

Polymer gel lets solar cells cool by sweating

By soaking up water from the air at night and then releasing it during the day, a novel polymer gel can reduce solar panel temperatures by 10°C.

CNT-coated nanofibers help tissue regrow

biocompatible polymer scaffolds coated with carbon nanotubes could provide a vital foothold for regrowing cells

Manganese oxide makes promising supercapacitor material

A new supercapacitor based on manganese oxide could combine the storage capacity of batteries with the fast charging of conventional supercapacitors.