Electronic properties news, March 2022

‘Self-driving lab’ finds route to novel nanomaterials

A novel ‘self-driving lab’ uses artificial intelligence and fluidic systems to advance understanding of semiconductor and metallic nanomaterials.

Silicon nanoparticles help overcome solar cell trade-off

By utilizing silicon nanoparticles, researchers have developed an electrical contact for solar cells that combines high passivation and conductivity.

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Model composite promises structural batteries

carbon fiber-based composite battery electrodes could pave the way for high-performance structural components with energy storage capabilities

Magnetism proves to be critical for high-temperature superconductors

Researchers have discovered that magnetism is key to understanding the behavior of electrons in so-called ‘high-temperature’ superconductors.

Novel twist on ferroelectricity

Researchers have shown that slightly twisted 2D transition metal dichalcogenides can display room-temperature ferroelectricity.

Atomically thin layers hold it together for robust bioelectronic membranes

Researchers have developed flexible yet mechanically robust bioelectronic membranes made from layers of the 2D material molybdenum disulfide.

Proteins line up to create nanowires

Researchers have shown that, under the right conditions, proteins can form tiny, current-carrying wires, for use in nanoelectronics.

Bioinspired soft robot walks on water

light-activated soft robot based on miniaturized Au nanorods in a liquid crystal network can propel itself across water

New study reveals exotic state of 2D material

For the first time, researchers have discovered an exotic ‘multiferroic’ state in a 2D material.

Researchers uncover evidence for new type of magnet

Researchers have discovered a long-predicted magnetic state of matter called an ‘antiferromagnetic excitonic insulator’.

Close shave for hairy nanocrystals

Researchers have found a way to reduce the 'hairs' that can form on nanocrystals, greatly improving their ability to function together electronically.

Quantum material shows effect of broken symmetry

Using a novel characterization technique, researchers have uncovered previously unexpected symmetry breaking in a complex quantum material.

Pores open door to metal-free electrocatalysts

metal-free electrocatalysts based on organic molecules with napthalenediimide (NDI) functional groups offer a promising alternative to Pt catalysts

Bottom-up Approach Yields 2D Nanomaterials by the Kilo

simple method produces anatase-based Ti carbo-oxides, as well as other 2D nanomaterials at ambient conditions from inexpensive green precursors