Studying argon gas trapped in two-dimensional array of tiny 'cages'
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory had just finished an experiment with a two-dimensional (2D) structure they synthesized for catalysis research when, to...
View ArticleTeam develops fast, cheap method to make supercapacitor electrodes for...
Supercapacitors are an aptly named type of device that can store and deliver energy faster than conventional batteries. They are in high demand for applications including electric cars, wireless...
View ArticleField trials show that new catalyst material for electrolysers is reliable
Efficient storage technologies are necessary if solar and wind energy is to help satisfy increased energy demands. One important approach is storage in the form of hydrogen extracted from water using...
View ArticleResearchers uncover new avenues for finding unique class of insulators
For the last decade, scientists have sought topological insulators, materials that are insulating on the inside but conduct current on their surfaces. Although first predicted around 2005, very few...
View ArticleReality check for topological insulators
Topological insulators, a class of materials which has been investigated for just over a decade, have been heralded as a new 'wonder material", as has graphene. But so far, topological insulators have...
View ArticleNew technology could revolutionise smartphone use
An innovative technology, created by researchers at the University of St Andrews, can allow your smartphone to carry out a range of tasks just by recognising the surface it is sitting on.
View ArticleSplashdown! Crashing into martian mud
An impactor smashing into an ice-rich surface gave rise to the complex flow features around this ancient crater on Mars.
View ArticleCondensed matter physics research could revolutionise data transfer and storage
Research led by the University of St Andrews to develop a route to create surface states with a maximal energy difference between electrons with different spins could help design materials for use in...
View ArticlePrinted meds could reinvent pharmacies, drug research
A technology that can print pure, ultra-precise doses of drugs onto a wide variety of surfaces could one day enable on-site printing of custom-dosed medications at pharmacies, hospitals and other...
View ArticleAncient asteroid impact exposes the moon's interior
Scientists have long assumed that all the planets in our solar system look the same beneath the surface, but a study published in Geology on Oct. 4 tells a different story.
View ArticleMethod quickly probes atom-thin materials' ability to produce hydrogen
Rice University researchers have taken a deep look into atom-thick catalysts that produce hydrogen to see precisely where it's coming from. Their findings could accelerate the development of 2-D...
View ArticleSpin current detection in quantum materials unlocks potential for alternative...
A new method that precisely measures the mysterious behavior and magnetic properties of electrons flowing across the surface of quantum materials could open a path to next-generation electronics.
View ArticleResearchers make the slipperiest surfaces adhesive
The convenience of non-stick, Teflon-coated cookware is appreciated in kitchens worldwide, particularly by anyone doing the washing up. The chemical making up Teflon, polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE,...
View ArticleScientists explain the pseudocapacitance phenomenon in supercapacitors
Scientists in Russia and Armenia have predicted a new surface reconstruction of RuO2 that explains the origin of charge storage in supercapacitors. The miniaturization of electronic devices to the...
View ArticleA better way to produce metal-organic frameworks
Metal-organic frameworks are porous materials that can absorb incredible amounts of substances, and researchers hope to use them to mop up pollutants or as part of fuel cells that store hydrogen gas.
View ArticleStudy reveals unknown details about common lithium-ion battery materials
High-performance electrodes for lithium-ion batteries can be improved by paying closer attention to their defects—and capitalizing on them, according to Rice University scientists.
View ArticleMaking glass invisible—a nanoscience-based disappearing act
If you have ever watched television in anything but total darkness, used a computer while sitting underneath overhead lighting or near a window, or taken a photo outside on a sunny day with your...
View ArticleNovel technique reveals the intricate beauty of a cracked glass
Researchers have long pondered the origin of delicate criss-cross facetted patterns that are commonly found on the surfaces of broken material. Typical crack speeds in glass easily surpass a kilometer...
View ArticleCicada wings help researchers design better solar cells
(Phys.org)—Researchers have turned to cicada wings to design surfaces with highly antireflective properties, which have potential applications for solar cells, stealth surfaces, antifogging materials,...
View ArticleDawn explores Ceres' interior evolution
Surface features on Ceres—the largest world between Mars and Jupiter—and its interior evolution have a closer relationship than one might think.
View ArticleTransparent coatings for everyday applications
Water- and dirt-repellent sportswear and outdoor clothing, or anti-fog windshields – there are many everyday products that can profit from highly hydrophobic coatings. For such coatings, researchers...
View ArticleManufacture of high performance soft magnetic materials by melt spinning
The methodology is to design a master alloy with different starting compositions, to which Fe is added to get the desired atomic ratio of components. With this starting alloy, using the method of melt...
View ArticleTopological insulators—one glimpse is enough
The Nobel Prize for physics in 2016 was awarded for the theory of topological matter. Topological insulators are new materials with special electronic properties and are of great fundamental and...
View ArticleNew research could revolutionise the future of electronic devices
Research led by the Universities of St Andrews and Tokyo reveals a new understanding on how to create topological electronic states in solids which could fuel the development of improved materials for...
View ArticleNew synthethic protocol to form 3-D porous organic network
A team of Korean researchers affiliated with UNIST has recently announced the principle of producing porous organic materials in the blink of an eye, like firing bullets. This is similar to the...
View ArticleBright areas on Ceres suggest geologic activity
If you could fly aboard NASA's Dawn spacecraft, the surface of dwarf planet Ceres would generally look quite dark, but with notable exceptions. These exceptions are the hundreds of bright areas that...
View ArticleMethod of layering metals with the 2-D material may lead to brand new properties
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory have discovered a new process to sheathe metal under a single layer of graphite which may lead to new and better-controlled properties for...
View ArticleScientists explain how the process of erosion forms unusual shapes and...
Scientists at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology have determined through mathematical modeling that the process of erosion optimizes the shapes of disintegrating materials.
View ArticlePolymer movement: key to next-generation coatings
Researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, led by doctoral student Victor Selin and Dr. Svetlana Sukhishvili, are making headway in understanding...
View ArticleCorralling xenon gas out of waste streams
From space propulsion to lighting to surgical anesthesia, the applications and needs for xenon gas are growing. And the good news is that researchers are advancing the science to more easily remove...
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