Crystalline materials

Biodegradable battery brings sustainability to the Internet of Things

Biodegradable battery for the Internet of Things, integrated health monitoring, and environmental or agricultural sensing

Polymers go 2D

Researchers have developed a novel photopolymerization process for synthesizing two-dimensional polymers.

Novel separator reduces pressure of gassy electrolytes

A novel separator based on a metal-organic framework can keep gas-based electrolytes from vaporizing in batteries that work at ultra-low temperatures.

New framework for producing porous aerogels

Researchers have shown that covalent organic frameworks can be turned into a porous aerogel that could find use as a custom membrane in batteries.

Laser pulses illuminate ultrafast magnetism

Scientists struck a crystalline material with ultrafast pulses of laser light and then used X-rays to probe how its magnetic order changes.

Researchers create novel hexagonal form of silicon

A novel crystalline form of silicon with a hexagonal structure could help to create next-generation electronic and energy devices.

Layered crystal takes zig-zag route to generating power

Researchers have discovered that a layered crystal made of rhenium and silicon can produce a highly efficient transverse thermoelectric generator.

Researchers get drop on quantum confinement in perovskites

Researchers have shown that quantum confinement can occur in perovskites, causing them to behave like liquid quantum dots, or 'quantum drops'.

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Study reveals previously unknown facets of rhodium nanoparticles

Utilizing two microscopy methods, researchers have visualized the oxidation of hydrogen on a rhodium nanoparticle in real time at nanometer resolution.