Electronic properties news

Palladium film reduces pressure on room-temperature superconductors

By using a thin palladium film to transport hydrogen atoms, researchers have developed a room-temperature superconductor that works at lower pressures.

Metal-organic framework boosts sodium-ion storage

cerium oxide/carbon nanocomposite derived from a metal-organic framework makes an ideal anode for sodium-ion batteries

Novel ceramic materials could play enhanced role in 5G technology

Enhanced ceramic materials, such as a novel bismuth-containing ceramic, could play a pivotal role in the development of 5G wireless technology.

Carbon fibers support ground-breaking advance in structural batteries

Using carbon fibers, researchers have developed a structural battery that combines high levels of electrical energy storage, stiffness and strength.

Superconductivity more robust in less repulsive magic-angle graphene

Researchers have found that reducing the repulsive interactions between electrons in magic-angle graphene makes its superconductivity more robust.

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.

Clear benefits of novel electrochromic display

A novel glass display with a high white light contrast ratio can smoothly transition between a broad spectrum of colors when electrically charged.

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.

New material offers potential for designing 2D nanomaterials

New phenomenon discovered for half-auxetic materials

Giant Accepted for Inclusion in Scopus

DNA assembly creates 3D superconducting nanostructures

DNA-based self-assembly methods can construct 3D superconducting nanostructures

Nanomesh pressure sensor at your fingertips

nanomesh pressure sensor can monitor finger pressure without any effect on sensation

Imperfect nanodiamond offers ultrasensitive sensing

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

Polymer coating produces stronger artificial muscles

Researchers have made electrochemical carbon nanotube muscles much faster and more powerful by coating them with an ionically conducting polymer.

New study probes boundary between 2D and 3D worlds

Using advanced electron microscopes, researchers have imaged the boundary between 2D and 3D materials, and correlated it with their properties.

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