Computation and theory news, February 2021

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.