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Safe titanium can replace toxic lead in perovskite solar cells

Researchers have come up with a new titanium-based material for making lead-free, inorganic perovskite solar cells.

23 February 2018

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Neutrons help close the gap between experiment and theory

For the first time, researchers have compared measurements of a class of metals produced by neutron scattering with realistic theoretical calculations.

25 January 2018

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New alloy catalyst produces fuels without coking

An innovative platinum and copper alloy catalyst can convert methane from shale gas into hydrocarbon fuels without becoming coated in carbon.

22 January 2018

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Nanocomposite hits the right note for bone repair

Novel bioactive nanocomposite hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid and self-assembled bisphosphonate-magnesium nanoparticles facilitates bone regeneration.

5 January 2018Cordelia Sealy

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Ultrafast cooling produces strong and ductile printed metal parts

A new technique for 3D printing metals, which utilizes ultrafast cooling, can produce components with exceptional levels of strength and ductility.

5 January 2018

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Squeezing a band gap out of graphene

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

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Novel honeycomb material could form basis for magnetic diode

A novel magnetic material with a unique honeycomb structure could help produce electronic components that utilize less energy and produce less heat.

24 May 2018

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Support can protect palladium catalysts from poisoning

Scientists have discovered that certain oxide support materials can help prevent the carbon monoxide poisoning that can deactivate exhaust gas catalysts.

24 May 2018

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Salty MOF baked into intricate carbon structure

Adding salt to a metal-organic framework and then baking it at a high temperature can produce an intricate carbon-based structure.

23 May 2018

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Thinning down for enhanced magnetic properties

A novel iron-based alloy has promising magnetic properties for spintronics applications, provided it’s created in layers less than 200nm thick.

21 May 2018

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Ultrathin material lights up at a stretch

A six-atom thick bilayer of tungsten diselenide exhibited a 100-fold increase in photoluminescence when subjected to strain.

21 May 2018

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Carbonate-free electrolyte gives Li-ion batteries a boost

Combination of sulfolane and a metal salt makes a stable electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that overcomes shortcomings of conventional electrolytes.

16 May 2018Cordelia Sealy

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Iron ore yields novel 2D material

Scientists have extracted a novel 2D material, termed hematene, from a common iron ore, which could prove of use in solar cells and spintronic devices.

15 May 2018

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