Articles tagged with Tin
Researchers have discovered remarkable spin-related material properties of Germanium-Tin (GeSn) semiconductors, which may offer advantages over conventional materials in quantum computing and spintronics. GeSn alloys provide low in-plane heavy hole effective mass, large g-factor, and anisotropy, making them promising for qubits and low...
Research teams developed a novel post-processing technique using hot isostatic pressing (HIP) to improve titanium alloy surfaces' microstructure and wear resistance. The process achieved remarkable reductions in residual stress and enhanced mechanical properties, including increased hardness and ductility.
A team of researchers at Tohoku University's AIMR used machine learning potential to characterize Sn catalyst activity, identifying the most effective catalysts for CO2 reduction. The study provides novel insights into the behavior of Sn-based catalysts and could lead to more efficient fuel production.
Researchers developed a novel anode material combining hard carbon with tin, enhancing energy storage and stability. The composite structure shows excellent performance in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, promising applications in electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage.
A novel sulfur plasma-assisted sputtering method was developed to precisely control the sulfur content in tin sulfide thin films. The research team found that slightly changing the composition of tin and sulfur significantly affected the morphology, leading to drastic changes in carrier density and structure.
Physicists at Max-Planck-Institut fur Kernphysik measured the g factor of highly charged boron-like tin ions with a precision level of 0.5 parts per billion. The result demonstrates potential for competitive determination of fine structure constant α, governing electromagnetic forces throughout the universe.
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a Ti-Al-based superelastic alloy with exceptional strength and flexibility, operating from -269°C to +127°C. This breakthrough material holds significant potential for applications in space exploration and medical technology.
A study by the Advanced Institute for Materials Research found that tin monoxide (SnO) electrocatalysts can produce both formic acid and carbon monoxide in significant amounts. The research team identified key structural changes that influence product distribution, providing insights into optimizing electrocatalyst performance.
Researchers at HZB have developed a highly porous tin foam that can absorb mechanical stress during charging cycles, making it an interesting material for lithium batteries. The study showed that the morphology of the tin electrodes changes significantly due to inhomogeneous absorption of lithium ions.
Researchers developed a sustainable catalyst converting CO2 into valuable products, increasing activity during use. The discovery offers a blueprint for designing next-generation electrocatalysts with high selectivity and stability.
Researchers at Tohoku University found that tin addition strengthens beta-type titanium alloys by suppressing the formation of a brittle omega phase. This discovery enhances the material's suitability for biomedical implants, which provide vital support for people with degenerative bone conditions or aging populations.
Researchers have developed a new technique to understand the relationship between atomic structure and electric polarization in 2D van der Waals ferroelectric materials. This discovery is expected to revolutionize domain engineering in these materials, positioning them as fundamental building blocks for advanced devices.
Scientists found that atomic-level structural changes in tin selenide help it conduct electricity but not heat, making it a promising material for thermoelectric solutions. The discovery could lead to new technologies for applications like refrigeration and waste heat recovery.
Researchers have developed a novel tin-based MOF that can selectively reduce CO2 to formate in the presence of visible light, achieving high selectivity and quantum yield. The material, called KGF-10, was found to be efficient, precious-metal-free, and single-component.
Researchers synthesized a new orthorhombic Sn3O4 polymorph with a narrower bandgap, indicating higher efficiency for visible light absorption. The discovery is significant for photocatalytic reactions such as water splitting and CO2 reduction.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have successfully created Sn-V centers with identical photon frequency and linewidth, marking a new phase in their use as quantum nodes. The breakthrough enables the formation of stable Sn-V centers suitable for creating remote entangled quantum states.
Direct incorporation of a metasurface in a laser cavity enables spatiotemporally modulated laser pulses. Giant nonlinear saturable absorption allows pulsed laser generation via Q-switching process.
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new electrode material for deep-ultraviolet light-emitting diode applications, combining excellent electrical conductivity with unprecedented transparency. The new electrodes promise to impact industry by enabling more efficient and compact light sources for sterilization p...
A team of scientists found that small communities in Central Asia produced and supplied one-third of the tin found on a 3,000-year-old shipwreck. The tin was then traded to markets around the Mediterranean to make bronze metal.
Researchers analyzed metal ingots from a 14th century B.C. shipwreck to understand the origins of copper and tin used in bronze production. The study found that two-thirds of the tin came from Turkey, contradicting previous assumptions about its source.
Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a new catalyst that uses carbon dioxide to produce propylene more efficiently than existing methods. The catalyst also captures and converts carbon dioxide into useful resources. This breakthrough contributes to the carbon neutralization of the petrochemical industry.
Researchers at HZDR simulated liquid metal flow behavior and found that turbulence under certain conditions leads to reduced heat transport. This finding has implications for battery technology and our understanding of the Earth's core.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology enhance the ZT of polycrystalline SnSe by introducing tellurium ions, increasing carrier concentration and reducing thermal conductivity. This breakthrough paves the way for high-performance thermoelectric materials.
A new study reveals that construction workers are at high risk of tracking multiple toxic metals into their homes, including arsenic, chromium, and lead. The study found a range of factors, such as lack of work lockers and poor hygiene practices, can impact metal concentrations in home dust.
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science developed a computationally quick approach to predict molten droplet solidification on a solid surface. The model simulates the solidification process by considering the droplet behavior and heat transfer between the hotter droplet and cooler surface, replicating experiments with high accuracy.
Researchers have discovered that microplastics can serve as a transport vehicle for metals in the environment, accumulating and releasing these pollutants. The study found significant differences in metal accumulation between different types of plastics, with some metals attaching almost entirely to microplastics.
Scientists have identified a mechanism that causes perovskite solar cells to degrade, but also found a potential solution by selecting a crucial layer within the material. This new approach aims to increase stability and efficiency of next-generation solar cells.
Researchers from Tohoku University created a tin monosulfide solar cell with attractive performance levels, overcoming manufacturing complexities. The p-n homojunction design achieved comparable open circuit voltage as previously reported heterojunction devices.
Researchers confirm a new nuclear property that predicts the formation of helium nuclei in dilute nuclear matter. The study finds that high-energy protons scatter off preformed helium nuclei in the surface of tin nuclei, revealing a decrease in formation probability with increasing neutron excess.
Researchers at Duke University discovered that certain thermoelectric materials have low thermal conductivity due to their 'floppy' atomic vibrations at high temperatures. This understanding will help develop new and better options for technologies converting heat into electricity.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas have developed the first electrically injected laser using semiconducting material germanium tin. The diode laser offers improved micro-processing speed and efficiency at significantly lower costs.
Researchers have developed lead-free perovskite solar cells with excellent optical properties and high stability, thanks to the use of tin and organic groups. The new material shows improved performance over traditional halide perovskites, paving the way for more efficient and stable solar energy harvesting.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a tin dioxide semiconductor with the highest mobility ever reported, enabling more efficient solar panels and touch-sensitive displays. This breakthrough could lead to improved transparency and conductivity in materials, benefiting various industries.
Researchers developed an extremely low-density tin 'bubble' to overcome EUV light source limitations. This innovation enables efficient and low-cost production of compact, high-performance integrated chips.
Scientists have created a compatible semiconductor laser made of germanium and tin, with efficiency comparable to conventional GaAs semiconductor lasers on Si. The new laser can be manufactured during the CMOS production process, reducing waste heat and enabling continuous operation.
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a new layered superconducting material with four distinct sublayers, achieving unparalleled customizability and higher critical temperatures. By introducing different elements, they were able to raise the critical temperature from 0.5K to above 2.0K and later to 3.0K.
Researchers have discovered that liquid metals, such as gallium, indium, bismuth, and tin, can be used to create catalysts for the conversion of CO2 into useful byproducts. By heating an alloy of these metals, they can melt at a lower temperature than individual metals, producing eutectic alloys with unique properties. These alloys can...
A large genome-wide association study has identified 183 genetic loci associated with high serum urate levels, a major risk factor for gout. The study also found that these loci can be used to predict gout risk in independent populations.
Researchers have made a groundbreaking design discovery that doubles the conductivity of indium oxide (ITO) transparent coatings, a crucial material for touch screens and solar cells. The new material, IMO, has twice the conductivity of ITO with half the thickness and amount of indium required.
Researchers use natural sciences methods to determine geographic origin of Bronze Age tin artifacts from Israel, Turkey, and Greece, disproving Central Asian source and confirming Europe as the origin of ingots. The study highlights complex trade networks between Europe and Eastern Mediterranean during the Bronze Age.
The US Department of Defense has awarded $7.5 million to researchers at the University of Arkansas to explore a new material for infrared imaging devices. The goal is to create lighter, faster, and more energy-efficient detectors with higher signal-to-noise quality, addressing limitations in current technology.
Researchers at University of Surrey have developed a tin-based perovskite solar cell with 50% less lead, improving efficiency and reducing toxicity. The technology allows for affordable, flexible, and thin solar panels using low-cost materials.
Researchers have identified a new thermoelectric material in tin selenide, which can convert 20% of heat into electrical energy, exceeding the efficiency of bismuth telluride. The material's crystal structure changes at high temperatures or pressures, producing a semi-metallic state that enhances its thermoelectric properties.
Researchers at OIST Graduate University have developed a new perovskite solar cell design that improves stability and scalability, enabling the creation of low-cost, large-area solar modules. The devices achieved an efficiency of over 20% and demonstrated their viability for commercialization in the near future.
Researchers discovered that kesterites with germanium exhibit lower point defects and disorder, leading to increased efficiency in solar cells. Germanium increases the optical band gap, allowing for more efficient sunlight conversion into electrical energy.
Researchers create first kagome metal, an electrically conducting crystal with individual atoms arranged in a repeating triangular pattern. The material exhibits strange, quantum-like behaviors in passing electrons, including bending and creation of nearly massless particles.
Researchers at TU Wien create nanostructures made of previously impossible material by incorporating high proportions of foreign atoms into crystals. This results in new materials with significantly altered properties, including potential applications in optoelectronics and microelectronics.
Researchers have successfully synthesized cubic, semiconducting titanium nitride (Ti3N4) with excellent mechanical and wear resistance properties. The material has a larger band gap than expected and is expected to exhibit improved optoelectronic properties, making it suitable for electronic devices.
Researchers at Nagoya University have successfully produced planar stanene, a two-dimensional material that exhibits unique electronic properties. The discovery has significant implications for the development of high-performance electronics and computing.
Researchers recreate ancient copper alloy colours using colour charts, shedding light on the importance of aesthetics in prehistoric metal-making. The study reveals that early tin bronzes may have had a distinctive golden hue, driven by demand for an 'exotic' colour.
Researchers have identified a factor limiting the conductivity of fluorine doped tin dioxide, a material used in touch screens, solar cells, and energy efficient windows. The discovery could lead to coatings with up to five times higher conductivity, reducing cost and enhancing performance.
A ceramic-based mechanical pump has been developed that can operate at record temperatures of over 1,400 degrees Celsius, allowing for efficient thermal storage and renewable energy conversion. The pump could facilitate high-efficiency, low-cost storage of renewable energy generated by wind and solar power.
Researchers at the University of Minnesota discovered a new nano-scale thin film material with the highest-ever conductivity in its class, making it ideal for optically transparent conducting films. The material has a wide bandgap, allowing light to pass through while maintaining high conductivity.
Alpha-tin, commonly called gray tin, shows a novel electronic phase under strain, exhibiting massless Dirac fermions in three dimensions. This discovery holds promise for novel physics and potential applications in technology, including ultrafast electronic devices and spintronic devices.
Researchers have discovered that topaz granites are extremely enriched in lithium and have a high concentration of metals such as tin and tungsten. The study's findings may impact where to look for these metals across the region, particularly in Cornwall and Devon.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have pioneered the use of machine learning to accurately predict the properties of nanomaterials, including thermal conductivity. The study's atomic-level model is more accurate than past models and enables researchers to capture bond formation and breaking events.
A team of researchers from Peter Grünberg Institute and Tampere University of Technology used numerical simulations to study the motion of over 500 atoms in liquid bismuth. Their findings show excellent agreement with experimental results, including inelastic x-ray scattering and neutron diffraction data.
KAUST researchers have developed a process for two-dimensional anodes made from tin selenide, which stores sodium ions through a dual mechanism involving conversion and alloying reactions. This results in the highest reported energy density of any transition metal selenide.
A researcher at Jefferson Lab has been awarded a $500K grant to develop new techniques for improving the efficiency of superconducting niobium cavities, which are used in particle accelerators. The goal is to reduce power consumption and increase the performance of these critical components.
Scientists develop hybrid quantum dot/tin disulfide material that enhances light-harvesting properties and boosts photocurrent response, paving the way for improved solar cells and photodetectors. The research demonstrates promise for designing better energy-conversion materials.