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Valley trail leads to quantum computing applications for 2D material

Scientists have found a new way to manipulate the electronic properties of 2D tungsten disulfide that could prove useful for quantum computing.

Recharging the Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, Chemistry Nobel 2019

Antimony nanochains look good on lithium-ion batteries

Researchers have created a net-like structure, called a ‘nanochain’, of antimony, which can enhance lithium-ion charge capacity in batteries.

Thin films of platinum on graphene make effective fuel cell catalyst

Films of platinum only two atoms thick supported by graphene could usher in fuel cell catalysts with unprecedented catalytic activity and longevity.

Halide perovskites are troubled by dislocations

Crystallographic dislocations can impact the ability of halide perovskites to hold energy derived from light in the form of excited electrons.

Smallest ever spectrometer can image single cells

Smallest ever spectrometer based on a single nanowire

New finding expands material choice for organic solar cells

Only around 1% of the surface area of the electrodes in organic solar cells needs to be electrically conductive for them to be fully effective.

Iron fluoride and polymer electrolyte produce better lithium-ion battery

Researchers have replaced the expensive metals and traditional liquid electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries with iron fluoride and a solid polymer.

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Selenium keeps catalytic platinum in its place

Scientists have developed a highly durable fuel cell catalyst by using selenium to anchor platinum particles to their carbon support material.