“Self-selection” method for growing large single-crystal-like graphene films.
30 March 2018Laurie Donaldson
Computer models suggest that a material comprising floors of boron nitride separated by boron nitride pillars could store a large amount of hydrogen.
29 March 2018
29 March 2018Laurie Winkless
By observing atomic vibrations with a new electron microscope, scientists have been able to measure the nanoscale temperature of hexagonal boron nitride.
29 March 2018
Energy efficient windows through solution-based deposition.
28 March 2018Laurie Donaldson
Combining bacterial cellulose with two common minerals offers an effective scaffolding material for repairing bones.
28 March 2018
Sewing patches of crystals seamlessly together at the atomic level to produce atomically thin fabrics.
28 March 2018Laurie Donaldson
Theory has guided the development of a new piezeoelectric material with twice the piezo response of any existing commercial ferroelectric ceramics.
27 March 2018
Polyurethane/black phosphorous composite is a biodegradable, remotely trigged shape memory polymer.
26 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have shown that both the proportion and distribution of chemical groups at the surface of silica dictates how it interacts with water.
26 March 2018
Environmentally friendly energy storage devices could be made using plants.
26 March 2018
A new chemical vapor deposition method can produce single-crystal-like graphene films by supplying hydrocarbon molecules to the edge of the growing film.
26 March 2018
Find out about the winners of this year's Frank Isakson Prize for Optical Effects in Solids.
23 March 2018
By exfoliating a liquid droplet of gallium, scientists have managed to create 2D gallenene, which shows promise for use in nanoscale electronics.
23 March 2018
A new glass made from zinc and organic compounds has a better glass-forming ability than conventional silica-based glass.
23 March 2018
Scientists have created a new method for doping germanium with desired foreign atoms, creating new materials with significantly altered properties.
22 March 2018
By inserting positively charged ammonium molecules between the layers, scientists have developed a novel way to make superlattices of 2D materials.
22 March 2018
Scientists used advanced electron microscopy techniques to study the atomic structure of the surface and interior of a lithium-ion battery electrode.
21 March 2018
A new technique can ‘sew’ two patches of crystals seamlessly together at the atomic level to create atomically-thin fabrics for use in electronic devices.
21 March 2018
Solar sandwich breaks efficiency barrier.
20 March 2018David Bradley
Uranium mineral more complex than any other.
20 March 2018David Bradley
Free recipe could open field of biomimetic nanoparticles.
19 March 2018David Bradley
Organic lithium ion battery will work in outer space.
19 March 2018David Bradley
Using a 3D layer of silicone as the substrate for a lithium metal anode can mitigate dendrite formation and dramatically extend battery life.
16 March 2018
Researchers have discovered more details about the way certain materials hold a static electric charge even after two surfaces separate.
16 March 2018
New biosensors could support personalized medicine – including in developing countries.
16 March 2018
Wearable non-invasive sensors could allow continuous and convenient glucose-monitoring in diabetes.
16 March 2018
Replacing single-use plastics with recyclable bio-plastics will stop the planet from drowning in waste.
16 March 2018
Adding a small molecule to act as an electron donor and enhance the absorption of the active layer can improve the efficiency of an organic solar cell.
15 March 2018
Lab experiments retracing the chemical steps leading to the creation of complex hydrocarbons in space could offer new ways to produce graphene.
15 March 2018
Replacing metal components in electronic devices with carbon materials like graphene could reduce production costs and waste management problems.
14 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
A novel method for producing various albumin-based gels could allow them to be developed as implants for delivering drugs over extended periods.
14 March 2018
NiOx-based perovskite materials promise low-cost, highly efficient, flexible solar photovoltaic devices.
13 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
A new technique can pinpoint the location of chemical reactions happening inside lithium-ion battery electrodes in three dimensions at the nanoscale level.
13 March 2018
A graphene superlattice consisting of two sheets rotated at slightly different orientations can display both insulating and superconducting properties.
13 March 2018
Researchers have developed a new method for chemically bonding multiple soft materials independent of the manufacturing process.
12 March 2018
Understanding why a 2D material grown on a sapphire substrate had worse properties than predicted has allowed scientists to improve those properties.
12 March 2018
A novel imaging technique uses a tiny needle to nudge a single nanoparticle into different orientations and capture 2D images to reconstruct a 3D picture,
9 March 2018
Scientists have discovered that previously undetected manganese atoms contaminating graphene are responsible for its catalytic abilities.
9 March 2018
Researchers have developed a new technique for printing electronic circuits on flexible, stretchable substrates using silver nanowires.
8 March 2018
Carbon now accepting written nominations for researchers who have successfully defended a Ph.D. thesis in the calendar year 2017.
8 March 2018
Carbon nanotubes and graphene in a branch-and-leaves design produce a super-efficient and long-lasting electrode for supercapacitors.
8 March 2018
Using advanced computational methods, scientists have discovered new materials that could enhance the efficiency and lifetime of solid oxide fuel cells.
7 March 2018
A novel machine learning-based method for classifying steel is much more accurate and objective than conventional quality control procedures.
7 March 2018
Using state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, scientists have discovered that a prototypical ‘relaxor’ material has an unexpected atomic structure.
6 March 2018
Using 'molecular anvils' made from tiny diamond particles, scientists have conducted the first chemical reactions triggered by mechanical pressure alone.
6 March 2018
Hybrid energy harvester from Kwangwoon University shows promise as a wearable charger for portable electronic devices.
5 March 2018Laurie Winkless
Nanoparticle-decorated bioactive glass provides a scaffold for bone regrowth and the capacity for photothermal treatment to target tumor cells.
5 March 2018Cordelia Sealy
Researchers used data mining and computational tools to discover a new phosphor material for white LEDs that is inexpensive and easy to make.
2 March 2018
Using experiments and modeling, scientists have found that interactions between layers of 2D titanium disulfide are stronger than theory suggests.
2 March 2018
Researchers have shown that films of pencil graphite and a conductive co-polymer paint can produce a novel, cheap thermoelectric device.
1 March 2018
High-intensity infrared laser pulses have revealed a hidden state of electronic order in a cuprate comprising lanthanum, barium, copper and oxygen.
1 March 2018
Hybrid electrode material enables fast ion conduction through continuous ceramic fibers, flexibility, and ability to use polymer roll-to-roll processing.
1 March 2018Cordelia Sealy