Articles tagged with Crystal Plasticity
A UH crystals expert has shown how to bend and twist crystals without physical force, using a molecule called a tautomer. This discovery has potential applications in drug delivery and material properties, such as optoelectronics and soft robotics.
Researchers from The University of Osaka have devised new mathematical models to describe the mechanics of crystal defects. Using differential geometry, they provided a robust and rigorous framework for understanding these phenomena.
Researchers at Stanford University have overcome a key obstacle in phase-change memory technology, enabling faster and more energy-efficient data storage. By using a thermally insulating flexible substrate, they reduced power consumption by a factor of 10 on flexible substrates and 100 on rigid silicon.
Researchers employ terahertz-waves to detect differences in higher-order structures of polylactide (PLA) and other biomass-based plastics. This achievement suggests that terahertz-waves have potential to enable nondestructive analysis of plastic properties.
Researchers used Escher's woodcut to predict crystalline body deformation under external forces, revealing a connection between hyperbolic spaces and plastic deformation. The study proposes a new mathematical description of complex material deformation phenomena.
Researchers have discovered a green material that can replace polluting gases used in most refrigerators and air conditioners. The plastic crystal of neopentylglycol achieves huge cooling effects comparable to conventional coolants.
Researchers have discovered a class of disordered materials that can exhibit massive cooling effects when subjected to low pressure. The materials, called plastic crystals, display extremely high entropy changes, making them ideal for emerging solid-state refrigeration technologies.
An inorganic semiconductor exhibits improved mechanical performance when kept in the dark, contrary to its brittleness under light exposure. The study found that zinc sulfide crystals display higher plasticity without fracture until a large strain of 45%, attributed to high dislocation mobility in complete darkness.
Researchers at Hokkaido University developed a novel ferroelectric plastic crystal that can control its electric polarization. The crystal's unique properties make it suitable for applications in non-volatile ferroelectric random-access memory devices.
The researchers used a bottom-up approach to generate complex shapes, driven by the physical properties of materials. The droplets shape-shifted into various forms through the self-assembly of a plastic crystal phase.
Researchers find that small, disordered crystals in plastic materials improve charge mobility, enabling faster electron movement and higher performance. This discovery could lead to the development of low-cost, commercially available plastic solar cells.
Researchers at Rutgers University have demonstrated extremely flexible organic semiconductors that can withstand multiple bending cycles, paving the way for thin-sheet plastic displays or wearable circuitry. The technology has the potential to enable low-cost printed electronics with applications in various industries.