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‘Dope’ finding could produce faster semiconductors

Researchers have found another reason why semiconductors lose their ability to carry a charge as they become more densely ‘doped’.

19 September 2017

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Proportional advance for solid-state electrolytes

By altering the proportion of the ingredients in a lithium-based material, scientists have found a good candidate for a solid-state electrolyte.

19 September 2017

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‘Exciton’ new way to measure the band gap of 2D materials

A novel way to measure the band gap of the 2D material molybdenum disulfide has revealed the link between its electronic and optical properties.

8 September 2017

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Ferroelectric materials enter new domain of control

Using nanorods and metal coatings, scientists have developed a new way of controlling the domain structure of ferroelectric materials.

8 September 2017

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Rare state of matter found in semiconducting cerium crystal

Scientists have detected a rare state of matter known as ‘electronic nematic’, in which electrons in a superconducting crystal organize collectively.

5 September 2017

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Electron pairs select right orbital for superconductivity

Scientists have found evidence for a new type of electron pairing that may broaden the search for new high-temperature superconductors.

24 July 2017

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Surface superconductivity seen in spinel superconductor

A combination of experimental and theoretical methods has revealed evidence of superconductivity on ultrathin lithium titanate films.

21 July 2017

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Crystal ‘staples’ enhance strength of novel alloy

Scientists have enhanced the strength and temperature resistance of a transition metal disilicide alloy by adding two new metals.

17 July 2017

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Particle characterization of Metal Powders with Dynamic Image Analysis

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1 August 2017

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Thermal properties can affect surface stickiness

Researchers have discovered that the thermal properties of a surface influence whether droplets stick to them or bounce off.

25 September 2017

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Layer of gold nanoparticles can switch between mirror and window

By controlling the distance between nanoparticles in a single layer, researchers have made a filter that can change between reflecting and transparent.

25 September 2017

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Add a sprinkling of copper atoms for a hydrogen-rich syngas

By sprinkling copper atoms atop a gold surface, scientists have developed a novel material for creating synthesis gas from carbon dioxide and water.

22 September 2017

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Researchers uncover new properties in 2D semiconductor

Researchers have uncovered the role of oxygen in 2D molybdenum disulfide and developed a novel technique for tuning its optical band gaps.

22 September 2017

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New gel coating produces waterproof battery anode

Researchers have developed the first 4.0 volt lithium-ion battery able to use a water-salt solution as its electrolyte.

20 September 2017

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Scientists blow hot and cold to produce single-crystal metal

Scientists have shown that repeated cycles of heating and cooling offer a cheap way to produce single-crystal metals.

13 September 2017

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A new window on thermochromic materials

Windows coated with thermochromic vanadium dioxide nanoparticles can let heat in during winter and keep it out in summer.

13 September 2017

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New materials split between water and carbon dioxide

Scientists have developed new materials for splitting water to create hydrogen and splitting carbon dioxide to create carbon monoxide.

12 September 2017

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Rare earth metals can tune graphene’s electronic properties

By sandwiching rare earth metals between layers of graphene, scientists have been able to control its band gap.

11 September 2017

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Peruvian innovator is recipient of Materials Today Embracing Challenge award

Fernando Torres recipient of 2017 Embracing Challenge award

11 September 2017Laurie Donaldson

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Nucleic acid-templated functional nanocomposites for biomedical applications

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Learning from nature: constructing high performance graphene-based nanocomposites

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Tissue engineering by decellularization and 3D bioprinting

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Liquid metal wires

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31 January 2017Michael Dickey

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Jun ’16

More than just roughness: AFM techniques for thin film analysis

This webinar will explore the powerful capabilities of today’s atomic force microscopes (AFMs) for characterizing thin films.

1 June 2016

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13 December 2015Anthony Ku

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Metals and alloys

‘Dope’ finding could produce faster semiconductors

Proportional advance for solid-state electrolytes

‘Exciton’ new way to measure the band gap of 2D materials

Ferroelectric materials enter new domain of control

Rare state of matter found in semiconducting cerium crystal

Electron pairs select right orbital for superconductivity

Surface superconductivity seen in spinel superconductor

Crystal ‘staples’ enhance strength of novel alloy

Particle characterization of Metal Powders with Dynamic Image Analysis

Thermal properties can affect surface stickiness

Layer of gold nanoparticles can switch between mirror and window

Add a sprinkling of copper atoms for a hydrogen-rich syngas

Researchers uncover new properties in 2D semiconductor

New gel coating produces waterproof battery anode

Scientists blow hot and cold to produce single-crystal metal

A new window on thermochromic materials

New materials split between water and carbon dioxide

Rare earth metals can tune graphene’s electronic properties

Peruvian innovator is recipient of Materials Today Embracing Challenge award

Nucleic acid-templated functional nanocomposites for biomedical applications

Learning from nature: constructing high performance graphene-based nanocomposites

Tissue engineering by decellularization and 3D bioprinting

Liquid metal wires

More than just roughness: AFM techniques for thin film analysis

Sustainable Materials and Technologies

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