New Properties Discovered in Atom-Wide Troughs
Scientists found that removing lines of atoms in thin electronic materials creates “veins” that could benefit solar panels and more.
Scientists found that removing lines of atoms in thin electronic materials creates “veins” that could benefit solar panels and more.
New fabrication method takes disordered atoms to crystalline structure with a single orientation and unique properties—a true single crystal.
Scientists reveal another design principle for building nanostructures in soft matter, valuable for batteries, water purification, and more.
On the path to ultra-stable, low-cost, earth-abundant zinc-manganese oxide rechargeable batteries for the electric grid.
A material with unprecedented control of magnetic states may have implications for new technologies.
Researchers designed an extremely efficient catalytic system to remove carbon monoxide.
Combining two types of catalysts speeds conversion of carbon dioxide into an industrial feedstock.
Cell-membrane-like films precisely reconfigure to produce valuable materials by design.
Scientists experimentally validated the predicted damage mechanism for materials in nuclear energy environments.
Scientists reveal conductive edges and thread-like flaws using a specialized imaging technique of interest for next-generation electronics.
Scientists identified defects responsible for detrimental blinking that limits nanoparticle use in LEDs, solar cells, and lasers.
Straining a thin film controllably allows tuning of the materials’ magnetic, electronic, and catalytic properties, essential for new energy and electronic devices.