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Quantum metallurgy: Electron crystals deform and melt

Electron crystals, similar to atomic structures of crystals, can accumulate defects as they melt. Controlling the degree of melting may enable devices with neuromorphic computing and superconductors. The researchers found that electron crystals in metals can deform and melt, similar to physical solids, and their structure could be prec...

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalMatter·DateMay 7, 2026

Computer hardware advance solves complex optimization problems

Researchers have developed a system that processes information using a network of oscillators to solve combinatorial optimization problems. The device uses quantum properties to process data at room temperature, overcoming current limitations in processing power and energy consumption.

SourceCalifornia NanoSystems Institute·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 22, 2025
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Discovering quasiparticles ejected from color centers in diamond crystals

Scientists have created extremely thin sheets of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond crystals, which exhibit exceptional sensitivity to environmental variations. The findings reveal the emergence of Fröhlich polarons, previously thought not to exist in diamonds, opening up new prospects for quantum sensing.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 29, 2024

Understanding the origin of superconductivity in high-temperature copper oxide superconductors

A team of researchers has discovered a long-range charge-density wave order in a high-temperature superconductor induced by tensile-compressive strain, challenging conventional beliefs about magnetism as the primary driver. The findings have immense promise for elucidating the underlying mechanisms of high-temperature superconductivity.

SourceOkayama University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2024

New technique lets scientists create resistance-free electron channels

Researchers visualize chiral interface state at atomic scale for the first time, allowing on-demand creation of conducting channels. The technique has promise for building tunable networks of electron channels and advancing quantum computing.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2024

Braided current collectors

Researchers at Fudan University have developed braided current collectors that increase the energy density of fiber lithium-ion batteries. The new design improves ion transport within the electrode, increasing charge density and reducing obstruction to lithium ion transport.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 4, 2023
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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Renewing COVID masks

Researchers from The University of Tokyo have created a machine that can recharge N95 respirators and surgical masks to 97% efficiency. By applying a uniform voltage distribution, the device restores the mask's electrostatic charge, increasing its effectiveness.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalHeliyon·DateApr 26, 2023

Novel smart material enables high-performance and reliable light control of droplets

Researchers have developed a novel smart material that enables high-performance and reliable light control of droplets. The material, which consists of micro-size liquid metal particles, polyvinylidene fluoride trifluoroethylene copolymer, and micro-pyramidal structures, exhibits superior photothermal and ferroelectric properties.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNational Science Review·DateSep 6, 2022

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology scientists improve the power output of triboelectric nanogenerators with carbon particles

Researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology improve triboelectric nanogenerators by using mesoporous carbon spheres to enhance charge transport and surface charge densities. The device achieves a 1300-fold higher output current, enabling potential sustainable energy harvesting.

SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalSmall Methods·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 9, 2022

Smart textiles: High performance, breathable fabric to power small electronics

Scientists at the University of Fukui developed a new triboelectric fabric that generates electricity from body movement, maintaining flexibility and breathability. The fabric, called AF-TENG, can power low-powered devices like LEDs and calculators, demonstrating its potential in wearable technology.

SourceUniversity of Fukui·JournalNano Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 15, 2021
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UCI scientists reveal mechanism of electron charge exchange in molecules

Researchers at UCI have developed a new scanning transmission electron microscopy method that enables visualization of the electric charge density of materials at sub-angstrom resolution. The technique revealed the mechanism of charge transfer between two materials and uncovered clues to the origins of ferroelectricity.

SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalNature·DateOct 14, 2019

'Giant' charge density disturbances discovered in nanomaterials

Scientists in Jülich have discovered a combination of materials that strengthens Friedel oscillations and bundles them in different directions, creating 'giant anisotropic charge density oscillations'. These oscillations can be used to enhance nanoelectronic components and filter magnetic information.

SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 26, 2014