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
Researchers have discovered that a high-strength polymer called PBDT has a rare double-helix structure.
13 March 2019
By combining graphene with nano-ribbons of gold, researchers have developed an ultrasensitive biosensor for detecting disease-causing proteins.
12 March 2019
The twist angle between layers of 2D semiconductors provides a ‘tuning knob’ to turn them into an exotic quantum material.
11 March 2019
A new nanocrystalline tungsten-tantalum-vanadium-chromium alloy can withstand unprecedented amounts of radiation without fracturing.
8 March 2019
By combining supercomputing with experimental methods, researchers have been able to identify promising materials for dye-sensitized solar cells
7 March 2019
The energy storage capacity of electrodes made from the 2D material MXene can be doubled by adding an appropriate solvent to the electrolyte.
6 March 2019