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Crystalline materials news, September 2016

Scientists have discovered why perovskites make such effective solar cell materials, which could lead to the development of even better materials.

Two new multi-functional infrared materials shown.

Read more about Materials Today @ New Scientist Live 2016.

Using artificial intelligence, chemists have computed the characteristics of about two million crystals made up of four chemical elements.

Scientists have synthesized nanometer-sized cage molecules that can be used to transport charge in proton exchange membranes.

Researchers have created the world’s largest database of elemental crystal surfaces and shapes to date, dubbed Crystalium.

Browse the articles in this special issue with free access until the end of 2016.

Scientists have discovered that electron anions can reduce the temperature at which mayenite changes from a crystal to a glass.

By sandwiching gallium and nitrogen atoms between layers of graphene and silicon carbide, scientists have produced 2D gallium nitride.

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