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Researchers capture detailed images of polymers, using electron-based imaging and computer simulations.
Materials prevent battery failure by inhibiting tree-like growths.
New method could enable studying the fastest interactions of ultrabright X-rays with matter, a vital way of learning about chemical reactions.
The behavior of active magnetic liquids suggests new pathways to transport particles across surfaces and build materials that self-heal.
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New method provides ultrafast switching of electronic structure and illuminates fundamentals of charge ordering, potentially offering a simple path for next-generation data storage.
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Neutron scattering reveals supersonic particles that carry heat and may improve electronics and sensors.
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Detailed view of atoms opens doors for new designs to convert atomic displacements to electrical energy.
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Researchers design self-assembling nanosheets that mimic the surface of cells.
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Insight about energy flow in copper-based material could aid in creating efficient molecular electronics.
Design principles lead to a catalyst that splits water in a low pH environment, vital for generating solar fuels.
Theorists show how a new quantum device could control a chemical reaction remotely, changing our understanding of how reactions can work.
With user facilities, researchers devise novel battery chemistries to help make fluoride batteries a reality.
