Carbon news, January 2022

New phenomenon in magic-angle graphene

Inducing spin-orbit coupling in magic-angle graphene makes it a powerful ferromagnet

Algorithm predicts nanoparticle location in polymer composites

algorithm can predict the location of nanosilica particles in a nanocomposite and will aid the design of better materials

2021 Materials Today Innovation Award Winner

Magic-angle graphene reveals magnetic surprise

By inducing a phenomenon known as spin-orbit coupling, researchers have shown they can turn magic-angle graphene into a powerful ferromagnet.

Symmetry breaking of twisted graphene is just a phase

Researchers have discovered a symmetry-breaking electronic nematic phase in twisted double bilayer graphene.

Electron transport printed to order in 2D materials

Researchers have discovered how electronic charge is transported in several inkjet-printed films of 2D materials.

Nitrogen atoms stabilize zigzag edges of graphene nanoribbons

Researchers have developed a method to stabilize the zigzag edges of graphene nanoribbons and directly measure their magnetic properties.

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Hardened wood could replace plastic and steel

Simple and effective approach to manufacturing a super hard material from bulk natural wood

Composite Structures Board Member Prof. Leng Jinsong elected Academician of the Chinese Academy of Science