Characterization

Researchers go back to the future with chromium oxides

Using ultrafast laser pulses, researchers were able to observe subtle transitions between the insulating and conducting properties of chromium oxides.

Strain puts twist on emission of light by 2D semiconductor

By applying strain to a monolayer semiconductor, researchers managed to produce chiral valley-polarized light at room temperature.

Metals come together to convert carbon dioxide to ethanol

When cesium, copper and zinc oxide are brought together in a certain configuration they can catalyze the conversion of carbon dioxide to ethanol.

Silicon crystals reveal secrets of the universe

A study that revealed previously unrecognized properties of silicon crystals also uncovered new information about neutrons and a fifth force of nature.

Doping reveals neighborly attraction in cuprate superconductors

By synthesizing the first 1D cuprate that can be doped, scientists have uncovered an unexpectedly strong nearest-neighbor attraction between electrons.

Applied Materials Today Welcomes New Editor

Applied Materials Today Welcomes New Editor

Electrons flow like water in novel superconductor

A strong interaction between electrons and phonons in a novel superconductor causes the electrons to flow like water in a pipe.

Improved carbon membranes offer cheaper petrochemical production

Researchers have improved their carbon membranes for isolating para-xylene and shown how changes to its structure can greatly increase productivity.

MOFs help to protect perovskite LEDs

Researchers have enhanced the brightness and stability of light-emitting perovskite nanocrystals by encapsulating them in metal-organic frameworks.