Researchers have found why some topological materials are 'fragile', unable to conduct current on their surface, and how to restore their conductivity.
26 February 2020
stacking ultrathin and complex oxide single-crystal layers for new electronic devices
24 February 2020Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have uncovered a layered compound with a trio of properties, including high electronic mobility, not previously known to exist in one material.
21 February 2020
Fluidizing catalyst particles in electrolyte instead of gluing them to electrodes avoids a rapid decline in electrocatalytic performance.
20 February 2020
Physicists have created novel nanowires by threading conductive tellurium atomic chains through insulating boron nitride nanotubes.
19 February 2020
A new analysis of neutron scattering data has revealed that the hydrogen atoms in a metal hydride are much more tightly spaced than expected.
14 February 2020
Using a peel-away layer of graphene, researchers can produce freestanding ultrathin layers of complex oxides and then stack them together.
14 February 2020
A novel co-polymer that can conduct ions and is also highly permeable to oxygen could make an ideal membrane for use in hydrogen fuel cells.
13 February 2020
Researchers have discovered that spin fluctuations may bind electrons into the pairs required for high-temperature superconductivity in cuprates.
13 February 2020
Researchers have discovered an exotic new form of topological state in a large class of 3D semi-metallic crystals called Dirac semimetals.
12 February 2020
Researchers have developed a more efficient, safer and cost-effective way to produce large, high purity crystals of cadmium telluride for solar cells.
7 February 2020
Scientists have discovered that the crystal structure of halide perovskites changes with temperature, humidity and the chemical environment.
6 February 2020
Researchers have developed an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible, transparent electronic material that can be printed and rolled out like newspaper.
5 February 2020
The first detailed study into the electronic structure of superconducting nickelates has found that it differs markedly from the related cuprates.
3 February 2020