Crystalline materials news

Perovskite solar cells take a dip into large-scale production

A new, inexpensive dipping process using a sulfolane additive can produce high-quality perovskite crystalline thin film for use in solar cells.

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.

Novel photonic material can turn towards the light

By combining photonic crystals with a polymer substrate, researchers have developed a photonic material that can move and fold when illuminated.

New mapping technique reveals landscape of electronic phase transitions

Scientists have combined two cutting-edge analytical techniques to achieve nanoscale mapping of each distinct electronic phase in nickelates.

Giant Accepted for Inclusion in Scopus

New study throws light on 'twistoptics' with 2D materials

Researchers have developed a new way to produce nonlinear optical processes, by stacking and twisting layers of 2D hexagonal boron nitride.

Novel material combines cerium and molybdenum to defeat coronavirus

Researchers have developed a novel cerium molybdate material that exhibits high antiviral activity against the coronavirus that causes covid-19.

Imperfect nanodiamond offers ultrasensitive sensing

imperfections in the highly regular crystal structure of diamond could hold the key for ultrasensitive biosensing

X-rays reveal composition of interphase in lithium-metal batteries

Using X-rays, researchers have revealed the presence of both lithium hydride and lithium fluoride in the interphase of lithium-metal batteries.

Holes turns graphene into a phononic crystal

By cutting a periodic pattern of holes into graphene, researchers have produced a phononic crystal with controllable vibrational modes.

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Perovskite solar cells work best with precise seasoning

Scientists have discovered the crucial role played by one of the solvents used in the fabrication process for perovskite solar cells.

Antioxidant nanoparticles promise osteoporosis treatment

porous silica nanoparticles impregnated with nanoceria offer novel way to treat osteoporosis

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.

Turning windows into energy generators

novel transparent metal oxide photovoltaic cells could turn windows into energy generators

Nanowires offer new dimension in electromagnetic shielding

Researchers have developed a novel electromagnetic shielding material comprising a polymer filled with quasi-one-dimensional nanowires.