Measuring approach that characterizes materials at much smaller scales
21 April 2019Laurie Donaldson
Scientists have not only visualized the nanoscale structures of borophene lattices, but also built theoretical models of their crystalline forms.
17 April 2019
‘Deep learning’ agents can accurately determine a 2D material's physical characteristics, such as strength, from minimal data on its structure.
15 April 2019
Researchers have synthesized tiny, individual, flexible phosphorene nanoribbons from crystals of black phosphorous and lithium ions.
15 April 2019
Scientists have developed a model for predicting the shape of metal ‘islands’ sandwiched between or below 2D materials such as graphene.
9 April 2019
Scientists used advanced microscopy to monitor atoms as they rearrange in real-time during the synthesis of intermetallic nanoparticles.
5 April 2019
Researchers have found that phase-switching liquids can delay ice and frost formation up to 300 times longer than state-of-the-art anti-ice coatings.
26 March 2019
By exciting ‘frustrated’ crystalline materials with laser light, a team of researchers has managed to transform them into a stable ‘supercrystal’.
24 March 2019
Researchers have discovered the strongest topological conductor yet, in the form of thin crystal samples with a spiral-staircase structure.
22 March 2019
fast-screening of potential non-noble metal two-dimensional catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
22 March 2019Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have identified the causes of degradation in a nickel-rich layered cathode material in lithium-ion batteries, as well as possible remedies.
22 March 2019
Scientists have discovered the islands that form a new layer in a crystalline material tend to form in a pattern similar to the preceding layer.
21 March 2019
20 March 2019Laurie Winkless
A novel type of polymer can alter its thermal conductivity by switching between a crystalline state and a liquid state in response to light.
19 March 2019
Scientists have used a new technique called ultrafast surface X-ray scattering to visualize the motion of atoms in a 2D material.
16 March 2019
underbelly of lobsters could hold clue to developing a tough, strong and flexible material for body armor and other applications
15 March 2019Cordelia Sealy
ultrafast X-ray imaging gives an insight into exactly what is happening during additive manufacturing of metal structures
15 March 2019Cordelia Sealy