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Characterization news, November 2018

A novel X-ray analysis technique has revealed the mechanisms behind resistance at the electrode-electrolyte interface in all-solid-state batteries.

Physicists have found the first evidence for a 2D material that can become a magnetic topological insulator even when it is not placed in a magnetic field.

better understanding of stability of perovskites will aid application in large-area or flexible solar energy systems

Find out the recipients of the 2018 Extreme Mechanics Letters Young Investigator Award.

Giant Panda's tooth enamel recovers its micro- and nano-structure and geometry to counteract the early stages of damage

Scientists have adapted a cryogenic electron microscopy imaging technique to obtain an image of atomic-scale structure in a synthetic polymer.

Using an x-ray analysis technique, scientists have discovered that the metal-insulator transition in magnetite is a two-step process.

A new electron microscopy technique can reveal how nanomaterials change in response to illumination with different wavelengths of light.

Ultrafast X-ray laser pulses have revealed that the insulator-to-metal transition of vanadium dioxide is more complicated than originally thought.

Scientists have confirmed that hafnium oxide is ferroelectric at the nanoscale, as a result of pressure-induced changes in its crystal arrangement.

A novel method can measure the magnetic properties of superconducting and magnetic materials at very low temperatures in high magnetic fields.

Scientists have identified a new class of topological materials made by inserting transition metal atoms into the atomic lattice of niobium disulfide.

A novel ceramic-metal composite that can handle high heat and pressure makes an effective material for producing solar power heat exchangers.

Using nanopillars made from a high-entropy alloy, scientists have been able to study how dislocations organize and interact at the nanoscale.

Researchers have shown that a freestanding porous titanium monoxide nanofiber mat makes an effective cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries.

Electronic skin that heals itself after damage just like human skin could now be possible, according to new research.

two-dimensional boron – or borophene – accommodates line defects in a unique way

boron arsenide (BAs) has unusually high thermal conductivity, which could help keep the next generation of electronic and optoelectronic devices cooler

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