Surface science

New study concentrates on state of exotic superconductor

Scientists have characterized how the electronic states in an exotic iron-based superconductor depend on local chemical concentrations.

New microscopy technique shows affinity for surface acidity

Using a specially modified atomic force microscope, researchers have been able to determine the proton affinity of individual atoms on a surface.

Gold can stop silver leaching from catalytic nanoparticles

Scientists have used sophisticated microscopy techniques to reveal how the gold in gold-silver nanoparticles can prevent the silver from leaching out.

Rotated graphene stacks up for better membranes

novel way of aligning graphene oxide sheets creates filtration membranes with improved flux and selectivity

Special Issue on Recent Advances in Hydrogen Storage Materials

Special issue - Conductivity in ceramics: from fundamentals to energy applications

Special Issue - From powder to microstructure of ceramics

Special Issue - Colloidal Processing of Ceramics

MXene slides into new lubricant role

Researchers have found that the 2D material MXene can make an effective, durable lubricant for use in challenging applications, like space missions.

Cool paint shows white is the new black

Using different size barium sulfate particles, researchers have produced the whitest paint ever, able to reflect up to 98.1% of sunlight.