Computation and theory news

Antiferromagnetic materials enter a new domain

By fabricating raised squares on the surface of an antiferromagnetic crystal, researchers have developed a novel data storage medium.

Bismuth-rich electrode surface lifts electrons higher

Bismuth vanadate electrodes that contain more bismuth on their surface generate higher amounts of electrical current from sunlight for water splitting.

Researchers form attachment with mesocrystals

For the first time, researchers have used advanced transmission electron microscopy techniques to see mesocrystals form in solution in real time.

Polymer Testing goes open access

Materials & Design - Call for Papers: Special Issue on Low Dimensional and Nanostructured Materials for Advanced Functional Applications

13th Elsevier Distinguished Lecture in Mechanics - Sponsored by Elsevier and the Journal: Mechanics Research Communications

Quantum Information and Deep Learning for Turbulent Combustion Modeling & Simulation

Scientists produce previously theoretical semiconducting 2D alloy

Scientists have produced the first 2D silicon-germanium alloys and demonstrated an easy way to fine-tune their electronic properties.

Corkscrew light could open up topological insulators

Researchers predict that shining circularly polarized laser light on topological insulators can reveal information about their electrical properties.

Twisted graphene sheets learn new magic tricks

Researchers have observed superconductivity in a sandwich of three graphene sheets, where the middle layer is twisted at a specific 'magic' angle.

Materials Today Energy – New Editor in Chief: Professor Hongjin Fan

Professor Hongjin Fan announced as new Editor-in-Chief of Materials Today Energy.

Acta Biomaterialia makes the Special Issue on Biomineralization: From Cells to Biomaterials free for 3 months

Diamond-like hardness just a phase for 2D boron nitride

Experiments and simulations have revealed how 2D boron nitride can transform into its ultra-hard, diamond phase at room temperature.

Materials Today Physics appoints a new Associate Editor: Professor Ying Yu from the College of Physical Science and Technology of Central China Normal University.

Diamonds put perovskite material in the black

Squeezing a promising perovskite material in a diamond anvil cell produces a so-called 'black' phase that's stable enough for solar power applications.

New model shows path to stronger carbon nanotube fibers

A new model has revealed that the strength of carbon nanotube fibers depends on the length of the nanotubes and the friction between them.

Defects can turn perovskite crystals metallic

Researchers have observed metallic line defects in a perovskite crystal, which offer a novel way to create materials that are transparent and conductive.

Improved egg hunt offers faster way to high-tech alloys

By enhancing an algorithm based on the nesting habits of cuckoo birds, scientists have greatly reduced the search time for new high-tech alloys.

High-quality material predictions from low-quality data

By combining low-fidelity and high-fidelity data, researchers have developed a new machine-learning method to predict the properties of materials.