The strain created by growing 2D crystals over 3D objects can be used to tailor the crystals' optoelectronic properties.
14 June 2019
Chemists have found a way to improve the speed and durability of smart glass by providing a better understanding of how the glass works at the nanoscale.
14 June 2019
Synchrotron studies have provided the first macro view of what happens inside a battery electrode that leads to the failure of lithium-ion batteries.
13 June 2019
By understanding the precise sequence of charged monomers, researchers can predict the behavior of disordered strands of proteins and polymers.
12 June 2019
A new sulfur-based cathode material for lithium batteries is more energy-dense and environmentally friendly than traditional cathode materials.
11 June 2019
The electronic properties of the 2D semiconductor tungsten disulfide can be dramatically changed by doping it with carbon-hydrogen molecules.
10 June 2019
Neutron scattering experiments on iron selenide have revealed that its electronic behavior is very similar to other iron-based superconductors.
6 June 2019
Scientists have discovered that the elasticity of gels arises from the packing of clusters of particles, dubbed locally glassy clusters, in the gels.
5 June 2019
Scientists have found that, in solutions of linear and ring polymers, the linear molecules thread themselves through the ring molecules when stressed.
4 June 2019
Nanocubes coated with single-stranded DNA chains assemble into an unusual ‘zigzag’ arrangement that has never been observed before.
4 June 2019
A novel two-step, ultra-clean process for fabricating a 2D transistor separates the ‘messy’ fabrication steps from the 2D semiconductor layer.
3 June 2019
penguin feathers and polar bear fur hold the key for designing effective thermal insulating materials
31 May 2019Cordelia Sealy
hierarchical structure of horse's hoof inspires energy-absorbing, impact-resistant materials
29 May 2019Cordelia Sealy
A new polymer coating for battery cathodes can improve the electronic and ionic conductivity of a battery while also improving its safety.
23 May 2019
Scientists have discovered that applying strain to 2D materials such as doped-graphene could increase their critical superconducting temperature.
23 May 2019
Scientists have discovered a new layered ferromagnetic semiconductor, a material that could find use in next-generation electronic technologies.
22 May 2019
Studying mayonnaise when it spins can help characterize the interface between an elastic-plastic material and a light material under acceleration.
21 May 2019
Scientists have developed a next-generation plastic that can be recycled again and again into new materials of any color, shape or form.
17 May 2019