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Bilayer graphene quantum dots make waves

Researchers have directly visualized quantum dots in bilayer graphene, revealing the shape of the quantum wave function of the trapped electrons.

New AI system uses closed loop to open up material discovery

A novel AI algorithm called CAMEO was able to discover a potentially useful new material without requiring additional training from scientists.

A Plenary Presentation by Prof Michael Grätzel - Materials Today Innovation Award Winner

Graphene reveals role of oxygen vacancies in memristor memory

Researchers have used graphene to help analyze the behavior of strontium titanium oxide, a platform material for memristor research.

Ions behave strangely at graphene-water interface

Computer simulations and X-ray analysis have uncovered new findings on the role of ionic interactions at the interface between graphene and water.

Moth eye inspires antireflective coating

Moths’ eyes inspire design of antireflective coating for solar panels, smartphones and tablet computers

Picking polymers to vanquish viruses

Researchers have developed a high-throughput method for analyzing the interactions between polymers and virus-like particles.

New technology for imaging nanoparticles takes gold

A new optical imaging technology uses a glass slide covered with gold nanodiscs to detect nanoparticles as small as 25nm in diameter.

ZnO permittivity takes control over light

huge changes in permittivity ZnO can be used to control light in advanced optical devices