Scientists have discovered that crystals of the semiconductor zinc sulfide are brittle when exposed to light but flexible when kept in the dark.
25 May 2018
Compressing layers of boron nitride and graphene can enhance graphene's band gap, bringing it one step closer to becoming a viable semiconductor.
25 May 2018
A novel method for producing disperse carbon nanotubes at high concentrations can create a gel, paste and kneadable dough.
23 May 2018
A six-atom thick bilayer of tungsten diselenide exhibited a 100-fold increase in photoluminescence when subjected to strain.
21 May 2018
Combining nanodiamonds with 2D molybdenum disulfide layers creates onion-like carbon that can act as a dry lubricant.
16 May 2018
The Acta Journals are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Reviewer awards for excellence in reviewing in 2017.
11 May 2018
A novel method of computational analysis can help predict the composition and properties of as-yet-unmade high-entropy alloys.
9 May 2018
A novel method uses the tip of a scanning probe microscope to etch nanoscale features on silicon wafers with the need for chemicals or masks.
4 May 2018
A new process uses mathematical algorithms to design advanced materials by reducing complexity and taking advantage of machine learning.
4 May 2018