Surface science news, May 2018

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.

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.

Nanodiamonds and 2D materials create onion-like dry lubricant

Combining nanodiamonds with 2D molybdenum disulfide layers creates onion-like carbon that can act as a dry lubricant.

Light boosts hydrogen generation on graphene

Giant photo-effect in graphene decorated with Pt nanoparticles boosts proton transport and hydrogen generation.

Acta Journals’ Outstanding Reviewers in 2017

The Acta Journals are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2018 Outstanding Reviewer awards for excellence in reviewing in 2017.

Glucose monitoring no sweat for new biosensors

New soft, smart glucose detectors can by monitor glucose levels directly and in real-time in tears and sweat.

Photodoped silicon cylinders produce highly versatile metamaterial

By photodoping silicon cylinders, researchers have built the first metal-free, dynamically tunable metamaterial for controlling electromagnetic waves.

Novel method can scrape atomic-scale patterns into silicon surfaces

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.

Pomegranate-like catalyst promises hydrogen evolution