Metals and alloys

Researchers go back to the future with chromium oxides

Using ultrafast laser pulses, researchers were able to observe subtle transitions between the insulating and conducting properties of chromium oxides.

Metals come together to convert carbon dioxide to ethanol

When cesium, copper and zinc oxide are brought together in a certain configuration they can catalyze the conversion of carbon dioxide to ethanol.

Applied Materials Today Welcomes New Editor

Applied Materials Today Welcomes New Editor

Electrons flow like water in novel superconductor

A strong interaction between electrons and phonons in a novel superconductor causes the electrons to flow like water in a pipe.

Nanomaterials self-assemble to monitor chemical reactions

By combining quantum dots and gold nanoparticles with molecular glue, researchers have created a tiny camera for observing chemical reactions.

Electrons caught behaving unexpectedly in iron-based superconductor

Using a novel microscopy technique, researchers have discovered an unexpected arrangement of electrons in an iron-based superconductor.

Commercial silica nanocages make noble effort to trap gases

Researchers have discovered how to get cheap commercial silica nanocages to trap noble gases like argon, krypton and xenon.

New material generates electricity from movement even when wet

By encasing a liquid metal alloy in a hydrogel, researchers have produced a material that can convert movement into electricity when dry or wet.

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