Carbon news, June 2020

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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.

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