A material comprising layers of graphene and magnetic metals like nickel can induce exotic behavior in electrons at the interface between the layers.
6 June 2018
Pyroprotein-based electronic textiles are durable and simple to make for applications such as energy harvesting.
31 May 2018Cordelia Sealy
Chemists have found a way to functionalize boron nitride nanotubes using a chemical process known as the Billups-Birch reaction.
30 May 2018
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
Scientists have discovered that certain oxide support materials can help prevent the carbon monoxide poisoning that can deactivate exhaust gas catalysts.
24 May 2018
Combining nanodiamonds with 2D molybdenum disulfide layers creates onion-like carbon that can act as a dry lubricant.
16 May 2018
Giant photo-effect in graphene decorated with Pt nanoparticles boosts proton transport and hydrogen generation.
14 May 2018Cordelia Sealy
The Acta Journals are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Reviewer awards for excellence in reviewing in 2017.
11 May 2018
New soft, smart glucose detectors can by monitor glucose levels directly and in real-time in tears and sweat.
11 May 2018Cordelia Sealy
By photodoping silicon cylinders, researchers have built the first metal-free, dynamically tunable metamaterial for controlling electromagnetic waves.
8 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
Defects in two-dimensional materials can enhance their physical, electrochemical, magnetic, energy and catalytic properties.
30 April 2018
Scientists have developed a model that draws on oxidation kinetics to explain how stress affects the formation and spread of oxide layers in alloys.
20 April 2018
Find out about the recipients of the 2018 Outstanding review awards from the Acta Journals.
19 April 2018
Using caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for medical applications.
17 April 2018
Researchers have developed a smooth, durable, clear polymer coating that swiftly sheds water, oils, alcohols and even peanut butter.
17 April 2018