Computation and theory

Superconducting 2D puddles offer gateway to another dimension

Scientists have witnessed 2D puddles spontaneously emerging inside a 3D high-temperature superconductor as it transitions to an insulating state.

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Hopfions caught emerging from skyrmions in a magnetic nanomaterial

Researchers have reported the first demonstration and observation of 3D hopfions emerging from 2D skyrmions in a magnetic nanomaterial.

Cool result with superactivated carbon particles

Researchers have shown that superactivated carbon particles can act as an alternative regenerator material to enhance the capability of cryocoolers.

Caged ions make faster escape from battery membrane

Adding molecular cages to the polymer membrane in a lithium-ion battery can increase the flow of lithium ions by an order of magnitude.

Water-splitting material gets better with age

Rather than degrading over time, a water-splitting material made of silicon and gallium nitride actually becomes more efficient and stable.

Machine learning proves itself for CNT composites

machine learning algorithm trained to predict pullout forces of carbon nanotubes from polymer matrix

New study reveals latest twists and turns of halide perovskites

Researchers have discovered that the electronic properties of halide perovskites hinge on the way their atomic lattice twists and turns.

'Bad metals' aren't so bad after all

Using optical spectroscopy, researchers have shown that the insulating behavior of 'bad metals' can be explained with conventional theories.

Using sound to improve biofabrication

New computer-controlled ultrasound technique useful for biofabrication