Materials chemistry news

Carbon doping causes 2D semiconductor to switch charge carriers

The electronic properties of the 2D semiconductor tungsten disulfide can be dramatically changed by doping it with carbon-hydrogen molecules.

New computational method goes beyond perovskites

Engineers have developed a high-throughput computational method to design new hybrid organic-inorganic materials for solar cells and LEDs.

Researchers hear about new, efficient way to create MOFs

A new clean, green technique uses high-frequency sound waves to produce customized metal-organic frameworks in minutes.

Materials Today Chemistry - Special Issue: Functional Interfaces based Nanomaterials for Applications in Environment and Chemistry (FINAEC)

Materials Today Chemistry - Special Issue: Functional Interfaces based Nanomaterials for Applications in Environment and Chemistry

Separating ‘messy’ steps of fabrication produces better 2D semiconductors

A novel two-step, ultra-clean process for fabricating a 2D transistor separates the ‘messy’ fabrication steps from the 2D semiconductor layer.

Polymer nanofibers and 2D material combine to produce flexible dielectric

A nanocomposite that combines polymer nanofibers and boron nitride nanosheets could make a superior dielectric material for flexible electronics.

Solution processing of perovskite thin films

Chinese researchers offer a simple route to bandgap engineering

Adhesive patch that helps treat heart disease

Cardiac patch that can be placed directly onto the heart for treatment of heart disease

Nominations Now Open for 2020 Robert Cahn Award

Novel machine-learning algorithm helps to identify tough MOFs

Researchers have developed a machine-learning algorithm that can accurately predict the mechanical properties of metal organic frameworks.

New crystalline material with quasiparticles on the inside

quasiparticles detected experimentally for the first time

Recipients of the 2019 Rising Stars in Computational Materials Science Award Announced

Bowl-shaped electrode acts like electrochemical leaf

A novel a bowl-shaped electrode catalyst with 'hot edges' can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into carbon-based fuels and chemicals.

New nanocellulose foam insulates better than Styrofoam

A novel foam made primarily from cellulose nanocrystals works better than Styrofoam for insulation.

Tool Foundry initiative is advancing accessible tools for scientific discovery

The four-month accelerator, offering $50,000 in funding, is now accepting applications - apply before 30th May

The great doped nanodiamond bake-off

Scientists have used extremely high pressures and temperatures to dope nanodiamonds with elements such as silicon and argon.

Novel plastic can be broken down and recycled again and again

Scientists have developed a next-generation plastic that can be recycled again and again into new materials of any color, shape or form.

First articles now available: Materials Today Advances

Now open for Original Research and Review article submission.