Surface science news, August 2023

By using the fluorescent properties of hexagonal boron nitride, researchers have traced the paths of individual molecules within nanofluidic structures.

Refining the microstructure of the negative graphite electrode in a lithium-ion battery can lead to faster charging times and higher energy density.

Researchers have devised a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products.

Advanced functionalities of non-collinear antiferromagnets

Recycling polyester with just heat, a non-toxic solvent, and a basic household ingredient

Thin-film nanoporous membrane offers sustainable management of wastewater

Inspired by mussels, researchers have developed a new kind of membrane that can separate chemicals within wastewater so effectively they can be reused.

Researchers have discovered that, in the absence of corrosion, lithium forms a 12-sided figure known as a rhombic dodecahedron on electrode surfaces.

adding a bulky cation to a perovskite improves the stability and efficiency of solar cells

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