Crystalline materials news, March 2016

In memory of Dr John W. Cahn

Magic portal for electrons found on novel crystal

Scientists have discovered that electrons in novel crystalline materials called Weyl semi-metals sink into the crystal through special conductive channels.

Producing better fuel cells with nanocrystals and graphene

The performance of metal hydride fuel cells can be improved using magnesium oxide nanocrystals coated with graphene oxide.

Scientists create world’s thinnest lens

Scientists have been able to create the world's thinnest lens from molybdenum disulphide, due to its remarkable optical properties.

Pure crystals break 60-year efficiency limit for CdTe solar cells

By synthesizing highly pure crystals, scientists have overcome a practical limit on the efficiency of cadmium telluride solar cells.

Rewired nano laser

Tiny tunable laser made from nano wire.

Conventional fabrication techniques produce novel 2D heterojunctions

Scientists have found a way to fabricate a novel 2D heterojunction by bringing together graphene and gallium selenide.

Tiny crystals could light way to smart contact lenses

By depositing tiny titanium oxide crystals on a rubber-like material, scientists have developed a novel device for manipulating light.

Increasing conductivity in new battery materials

Scientists have come up with a way to increase the conductivity of two novel electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

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