Electronic properties

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Researchers strain to enhance properties of multiferroic material

By applying strain to a multiferroic material, researchers have discovered an exotic new state with a much higher electromechanical response.

Researchers learn how to map ferroelectricity at the nanoscale

Using machine learning and a form of atomic force microscopy , researchers have mapped the polarization pattern in ferroelectric materials.

Quantum material stretches to boost superconductivity

Stretching a 2D material called strontium titanate causes crystalline defects to organize into periodic structures that enhance its electronic properties.

Complex landscape of electronic states discovered in kagome lattice

Researchers have discovered a complex landscape of electronic states that can co-exist on a novel non-magnetic kagome superconductor.

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Electrons tango to the limit in quantum material

Researchers have shown that with a bit of strain and a weak magnetic field they can drive the electrons in strontium niobate to the extreme quantum limit.

Carbon in Batteries: new review charts development curve

Semiconductor material able to withstand high temperatures

GaN-on-diamond shown to be innovative semiconductor material for first time

Learning how to make materials learn

Researchers have shown how learning can be mimicked in a nickel oxide insulator by varying external stimuli.