Tag: Research
Say Hello to the Toughest Material on Earth
A new study reveals the profound properties of a simple metal alloy
Say Hello to the Toughest Material on Earth: Scientists have measured the highest...
Novel Nanomaterial Catalyst Swaps Heat for Light
Novel Nanomaterial Catalyst Swaps Heat for Light: Researchers at Rice University have engineered a key light-activated nanomaterial for the hydrogen economy. Using only inexpensive...
New Material Will Make Locally Flexible Diodes Possible
Researchers find new material with significant potential for electronics applications
Diodes allow directed flows of current. Without them, modern electronics would be inconceivable. Until now,...
Topological Materials Become Switchable
Because they are extremely stable, so-called "topological states" play an important role in materials research. Now, for the first time, it has been possible...
Smart Plastic: Material is Soft, Flexible Robotics, and Electronics
Smart Plastic: Material is Soft, Flexible Robotics, and Electronics: AUSTIN, Texas — Inspired by living things from trees to shellfish, researchers at The University...
Laser can Spin Electrons Right Round in 2D Material
Laser can Spin Electrons Right Round in 2D Material: In thin, two-dimensional semiconductors, electrons move, spin and synchronize in unusual ways. For researchers, understanding...
Physicists Take Self-Assembly to New Level by Mimicking Biology
Breakthrough Opens Up New Possibilities for Creation of Next Generation of Materials
Physicists Take Self-Assembly to New Level by Mimicking Biology: A team of physicists...
Scientists use Machine Learning to Accelerate Materials Discovery
Scientists use Machine Learning to Accelerate Materials Discovery: A new computational approach will improve understanding of different states of carbon and guide the search...
Magnetic Field Helps Battery Electrodes Tackle Electric Vehicles
Magnetic Field Helps Battery Electrodes Tackle Electric Vehicles: AUSTIN, Texas — As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the spotlight shines more brightly on some...
Next Generation Material for Solar Panels and LED Displays
Next Generation Material for Solar Panels and LED Displays: Due to their very high efficiency in transporting electric charges from light, perovskites are known...
