Scientists have discovered that applying vibrational motion to topological materials can help sustain a persistent spin-locked current on their surfaces.
28 February 2020
A new bendable supercapacitor made from graphene can charge quickly and safely store a record-high level of energy for use over a long period.
27 February 2020
Researchers have developed a computer model that can predict the thermochemistry of a new high-performance electric solid propellant.
26 February 2020
Researchers have found why some topological materials are 'fragile', unable to conduct current on their surface, and how to restore their conductivity.
26 February 2020
Bacterial protein nanowires generate electricity using atmospheric moisture
25 February 2020David Bradley
droplet-to-particle spray pyrolysis using charred wood micro-channel reactor produces uniform alloy/oxide nanoparticles
25 February 2020Cordelia Sealy
Using a low-powered laser, researchers have been able to fabricate graphene features as small as 12µm onto the surface of a polymer.
24 February 2020
stacking ultrathin and complex oxide single-crystal layers for new electronic devices
24 February 2020Laurie Donaldson
Perovskite films tend to crack easily, but scientists have now found that those cracks are easily healed with some compression or a little bit of heat.
21 February 2020
Researchers have uncovered a layered compound with a trio of properties, including high electronic mobility, not previously known to exist in one material.
21 February 2020
Fluidizing catalyst particles in electrolyte instead of gluing them to electrodes avoids a rapid decline in electrocatalytic performance.
20 February 2020
Novel bubble-attracting sheets of specially textured mesh can make bubbles collapse as fast as they form, reducing the build-up of foam.
20 February 2020
Using two forms of tomography and an algorithm for unrolling papyrus scrolls, researchers have investigated the surfaces of cylindrical electrodes.
19 February 2020
Physicists have created novel nanowires by threading conductive tellurium atomic chains through insulating boron nitride nanotubes.
19 February 2020
By filtering out the water produced when carbon dioxide is converted to methanol, a novel zeolite membrane can improve the reaction efficiency.
18 February 2020
Scientists used a silver sawtooth nanoslit array to produce valley-coherent photoluminescence in 2D tungsten disulfide at room temperature.
18 February 2020
A new technique for precisely measuring the concentration of defects in cathodes has revealed that a small amount of defects can enhance performance.
17 February 2020
Secondary ion mass spectrometry has confirmed that the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) consists of two layers: one hard and one more liquid-like.
17 February 2020
A new analysis of neutron scattering data has revealed that the hydrogen atoms in a metal hydride are much more tightly spaced than expected.
14 February 2020
Using a peel-away layer of graphene, researchers can produce freestanding ultrathin layers of complex oxides and then stack them together.
14 February 2020
A novel co-polymer that can conduct ions and is also highly permeable to oxygen could make an ideal membrane for use in hydrogen fuel cells.
13 February 2020
Researchers have discovered that spin fluctuations may bind electrons into the pairs required for high-temperature superconductivity in cuprates.
13 February 2020
detecting trapped hydrogen could help design of embrittlement-resistant steels for low-carbon technologies
12 February 2020Cordelia Sealy
Using a novel transmission electron microscope technique, scientists have been able to visualize hydrogen atoms and titanium atoms in a single image.
12 February 2020
Researchers have discovered an exotic new form of topological state in a large class of 3D semi-metallic crystals called Dirac semimetals.
12 February 2020
A novel machine learning algorithm can accurately determine the crystal structure of materials by analyzing electron backscatter diffraction patterns.
11 February 2020
A new method for synthesizing covalent organic frameworks has revealed that so-called 'spectator' molecules can form a critical part of their structure.
10 February 2020
Researchers incorporated protein pores found in cell membranes at high density into polymer sheets to produce highly efficient filtration membranes.
10 February 2020
Researchers have developed a more efficient, safer and cost-effective way to produce large, high purity crystals of cadmium telluride for solar cells.
7 February 2020
well-known organic synthesis growth technique is applied to inorganic eutectic composites to control their physical structure
7 February 2020Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have discovered that the crystal structure of halide perovskites changes with temperature, humidity and the chemical environment.
6 February 2020
A novel technique that utilizes second harmonic generation and dark field imaging can quickly and sensitively characterize defects in 2D materials.
6 February 2020
A mix-and-match, modular strategy could produce over 65,000 different types of complex nanoparticles, each comprising up to six different materials.
5 February 2020
Researchers have developed an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible, transparent electronic material that can be printed and rolled out like newspaper.
5 February 2020
Scientists have found that a coating of alumina can protect the cathodes in lithium-ion batteries by trapping lithium.
4 February 2020
A novel metal-organic framework coating for electronic devices can release water vapor to dissipate the heat these devices generate.
4 February 2020
The first detailed study into the electronic structure of superconducting nickelates has found that it differs markedly from the related cuprates.
3 February 2020
By utilizing cross-linker molecules that form sticky ends when cleaved, researchers have been able to fuse different cross-linked polymers together.
3 February 2020