Scientists have discovered the fastest magnesium-ion solid-state conductor, which could find use as a solid electrolyte in magnesium-ion batteries.
22 December 2017
A novel method for synthesizing nanoparticles of europium(II) oxide is allowing scientists to study the properties of this ferromagnetic semiconductor.
21 December 2017
A novel. high-quality magnetoelectric material is allowing scientists to study cross-coupling between electric and magnetic properties.
19 December 2017
Researchers have succeeded in growing semiconducting graphene nanoribbons with a regular armchair edge and incorporating them into nanotransistors.
19 December 2017
Researchers have managed to control the fluorescence emitted by carbon nanotubes by attaching hexagonal carbon molecules to them.
18 December 2017
A prototype of a sodium battery with a solid electrolyte is safer and can store more energy than a lithium-ion battery.
15 December 2017
Scientists have developed a technique for combining carbon nanotubes with ceramics and polymers to form novel composite materials.
15 December 2017
A new, cost-effective catalyst made from nickel, tine and ceria can convert carbon dioxide and methane directly into synthesis gas.
14 December 2017
Researchers have created the material for a chemical heat 'battery' that can release its energy on demand.
12 December 2017
A novel epitaxy method that incorporates van der Waals’ forces is able to grow thin films of the semiconductor germanium on mica.
11 December 2017
A novel material synthesis method uses a stream of protons to shoot ions from a source material into a host material.
11 December 2017
The optical and photocatalytic properties of carbon dots can be precisely tuned by controlling the positions of nitrogen atoms in their structure.
8 December 2017
Smart textiles and wearable electronics benefit from graphene.
8 December 2017Laurie Donaldson
Conductor gives delicate control over electron spin.
7 December 2017Laurie Donaldson
Graphene’s unique properties makes it a potential candidate for transparent, stretchable electronics in displays, wearable health monitors, or soft robots.
7 December 2017Cordelia Sealy
Simple solution could radically broaden the range of metal alloys that can be produced by additive manufacturing.
5 December 2017Cordelia Sealy