Scientists from Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg discovered that precisely applied mechanical pressure can improve the electronic properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) films. The team used atomic force microscopy to control and reorient electrical charges in the material, enabling stable nano-scale structures with high ...
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalAdvanced Electronic Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2022
Researchers observed a novel type of excitation, called a polaron, where collective oscillations of the electron and its screening cloud arise at terahertz frequencies. These oscillations persist for tens of picoseconds and are impulsively triggered by ultrafast electron localization.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2022
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A team of researchers from Tokyo University of Science has developed an efficient integrated materials synthesis system for automatic discovery of new functional magnetic materials. Using artificial intelligence and computational science, they identified promising materials five times more efficiently than traditional trial-and-error a...
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalScience and Technology of Advanced Materials Methods·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 7, 2022
Scientists have found a new phenomenon where an atomic switch has to be switched back and forth four times to return to its original state. The spin of gadolinium atoms performs one full rotation during this process. This discovery opens up possibilities for material physics and could potentially be used to store information.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 6, 2022
Scientists at the University of Oxford have created a new type of computing processor that uses light to process information, achieving speeds faster than traditional electronics. By leveraging multiple polarisation channels, the researchers increased computing density by several orders of magnitude, paving the way for more efficient p...
SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 15, 2022
Researchers at Boston College have discovered a new particle known as the axial Higgs mode, a magnetic relative of the mass-defining Higgs Boson particle. The detection was made possible by using light scattering and quantum simulator techniques in a tabletop experiment at room temperature.
SourceBoston College·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 8, 2022
Ritsumeikan University researchers create a novel thin-film flexible piezoelectric-photovoltaic device that can generate electricity from indoor lighting. The device's performance is improved through strain-induced polarization in the ZnMgO layer, increasing open-circuit voltage and overcoming charge recombination issues.
SourceRitsumeikan University·JournalNano Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 8, 2022
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Researchers have discovered that 90% of known crystalline structures contain at least one topological property, and more than 50% exhibit some sort of topological behavior. The newly identified materials are stored in a freely accessible database, allowing scientists to quickly search for materials with robust electronic properties.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateMay 19, 2022
Electronic nematicity, a key feature of iron-based superconductors, is primarily driven by spin excitations in FeSe. The study uses RIXS to reveal the spin anisotropies underlying this phenomenon, shedding light on its origin and potential impact on high-temperature superconductivity.
SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 19, 2022
Researchers have successfully synthesized a new type of carbon allotrope called holey graphyne, which has semiconductor properties and can be used in various applications. The material was created using a bottom-up approach and consists of alternately linked benzene rings and C≡C bonds.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 18, 2022
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Researchers at Duke University have developed a machine learning algorithm that incorporates known physics into neural networks, allowing for new insights into material properties and more efficient predictions. The approach helps the algorithm attain transparency and accuracy, even with limited training data.
SourceDuke University·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 17, 2022
Energy researchers have invented a device that electronically converts one metal into behaving like another to use as a catalyst for speeding chemical reactions. The invention opens the door for new catalytic technologies using non-precious metal catalysts, potentially improving efficiency and sustainability in various applications.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 9, 2022
A new study examines how individual electrode particles contribute to battery decay and identifies key factors, including particle properties and interactions. The research aims to develop techniques to control these properties and design more efficient, long-lasting batteries.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 28, 2022
Researchers have discovered an elegant equation to approximate the coherence time of materials hosting spin qubits. The team can now estimate coherence times in seconds using just five material properties, facilitating a rapid exploration of new candidate materials.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 6, 2022
Researchers have developed a new method to synthesize large defectless graphene crystals using carbon monoxide under ambient pressure. The process benefits from self-limiting conditions, resulting in purer graphene with faster growth rates and better crystal formation.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMar 28, 2022
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A unified approach to electrochemical energy storage involves recognizing a spectrum between chemical and physical retention of ions. This understanding can lead to the development of devices that combine high energy and high power, such as flexible batteries for wearable electronics.
SourceDrexel University·JournalNature Energy·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 18, 2022
Researchers at NC State University have developed a 'self-driving lab' that uses artificial intelligence and fluidic systems to advance our understanding of metal halide perovskite nanocrystals. The technology can autonomously dope MHP nanocrystals, adding manganese atoms on demand, allowing for faster control over properties.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Intelligent Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2022
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method to produce micro-supercapacitors, which can increase battery lifespan and enable fast charging. The new production process is scalable and could lead to significant environmental benefits by reducing battery recycling needs.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·Journalphysica status solidi (b)·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2022
Researchers discovered a novel type of magnet, the antiferromagnetic excitonic insulator, which involves strong magnetic attraction between electrons in a layered material. The new state emerges when electrons form bound pairs with holes and trigger an antiferromagnetic alignment of adjacent electron spins.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 22, 2022
Researchers have found a new method to induce the piezoelectric effect in materials that are otherwise not piezoelectric. This breakthrough could lead to the development of biocompatible materials with properties similar to common lead-containing materials, and has the potential to expand the design of new electromechanical devices.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalScience·DateFeb 18, 2022
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Researchers at PSI's Laboratory for Muon Spin Spectroscopy have discovered strong evidence of exotic charge order and orbital currents in a correlated kagome superconductor. The findings provide a new insight into unconventional superconductivity and its relationship with the quantum anomalous Hall effect.
SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2022
A mechanical RIS has been developed with high reconfiguration degree of freedom, low power consumption, and real-time dynamic control capabilities. It uses a robust control method to determine the rotation angle of each meta-atom and offers a new energy-saving and environmentally friendly alternative for wireless communications systems.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateFeb 4, 2022
Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that the junctures of 3D semiconductor particles' facet edges display 2D properties, which can boost solar energy conversion technologies. The unique electronic properties of these particles can be leveraged for photocatalytic processes.
SourceCornell University·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 3, 2022
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developed a method to stabilize graphene nanoribbons and directly measure their unique magnetic properties. By substituting nitrogen atoms along the zigzag edges, they can discretely tune the local electronic structure without disrupting the magnetic properties.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 22, 2021
Researchers have developed a new platform to design printed electronics with 2D materials, enabling the creation of high-performance flexible devices. The study identified key properties that need to be tweaked to control electronic charge transport, opening up possibilities for wearable devices, bio-implantable electronics and more.
SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Electronics·DateDec 21, 2021
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EG-CNTFET biosensors have demonstrated high sensitivities toward several analytes, but challenges remain to overcome, such as selective detection in complex media.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·DateDec 21, 2021
Researchers have successfully incorporated phosphorene nanoribbons into new types of solar cells, achieving an efficiency above 21%, comparable to traditional silicon-based solar cells. The unique properties of PNRs, including improved hole mobility, enable the creation of high-performance optoelectronic devices.
SourceImperial College London·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateDec 20, 2021
Surrey experts identify overlooked factors contributing to inefficient TFTs, suggesting optimization opportunities for SGTs. They share crucial electrostatic properties secret ingredient for successful transistor realization.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalAdvanced Electronic Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2021
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Recent study uses advanced spectroscopy techniques to observe water molecules in superconcentrated salt solutions and identifies heterogeneity in solvation structure. This finding explains the unexpected fast lithium-ion transport in highly viscous electrolytes.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalACS Energy Letters·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateNov 29, 2021
Researchers used AI to optimize multiple properties of flow batteries, finding molecules that store a lot of energy and remain stable. The study uses quantum chemistry-guided multiobjective Bayesian optimization to identify promising candidates.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateNov 23, 2021
The team of researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology developed a generalized spin current theory that accounts for various multiferroic scenarios and provides a transparent toy model for electric polarization. The study demonstrates how the new theory can effectively rationalize the properties of multiferroic materials.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 2, 2021
Researchers developed carbon nanotube-based transistors that can maintain electrical properties and memory after being exposed to high levels of cosmic radiation. The transistors, especially double-shielded ones, showed promising results for future space exploration.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Nano·DateOct 27, 2021
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Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have developed a strong, flexible conductive fiber using bagworm silk and synthetic polymers. The composite fibers exhibit promising properties for wearable electronic devices, tissue engineering, and microelectronics.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJournal of Applied Polymer Science·DateOct 21, 2021
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have discovered a new path forward for processing titanium. Cryo-forging at ultra-low temperatures produces extra-strong nanotwinned titanium with improved strength and ductility. The material maintains its structure and properties at extreme temperatures, demonstrating its versatility.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2021
Researchers from South Ural State University discovered the reasons for the stability of salts, attributing it to the properties of electron density distribution. The study reveals the importance of chemical bonding in multi-centre character, paving the way for predicting material properties.
SourceSouth Ural State University·JournalActa Crystallographica Section B·DateOct 20, 2021
Researchers at DTU have developed a new method for designing nanomaterials with unprecedented precision, allowing for the creation of compact and electrically tunable metalenses. This breakthrough enables the development of high-speed communication and biotechnology applications.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateSep 13, 2021
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Scientists create a flexible supercapacitor using wrinkled titanium carbide nanosheets that maintains its ability to store and release electronic charges after repetitive stretching. The device has a high energy capacity comparable to existing MXene-based supercapacitors, but with extreme stretchability up to 800% without cracking.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalNano Letters·DateSep 8, 2021
Researchers have discovered a room-temperature transition between 1D and 2D electrical conduction states in topological crystals of bismuth and iodine. The material's electronic behavior changes at a transition temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
SourceRice University·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 24, 2021
Researchers have directly measured the interaction between an ultraviolet laser and a relativistic electron beam in a dipole magnet. The study shows that energy modulation of the electron beam can be effectively tailored, leading to precise bends in the pathway and improved FEL pulse properties.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 17, 2021
Researchers developed a modular organic molecular system with customizable properties, creating a potent dye that absorbs light in the near-infrared range. The pigments' electronic switchability makes them suitable for studying electron transfer in photosynthesis and as efficient electron-transporting materials.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 9, 2021
The Center for Adapting Flaws into Features will explore chemical defects to optimize material properties, with a focus on creating better catalysts and electronics. The team aims to develop new approaches towards transformative technologies by leveraging advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, and data science.
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Researchers produce aqueous solution with metallic properties for the first time by dropping a tiny droplet of liquid alkali metal alloy into water. The resulting 'metallic water' exhibits characteristic spectroscopic properties, including a golden glow and conduction band.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2021
Skoltech researchers create a neural network that can guide the controlled deformation of semiconductor crystals, enabling superior properties for next-gen chips and solar cells. The approach combines various data sources and active learning to boost accuracy and convergence.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·Journalnpj Computational Materials·DateJul 14, 2021
Scientists have created two types of composites based on PVDF polymers and a PVDF-based copolymer with magnetic nanoparticles, showing enhanced magnetoelectric response. The addition of barium titanate particles significantly amplifies the effect.
SourceImmanuel Kant Baltic Federal University·JournalNanomaterials·DateJul 7, 2021
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Researchers successfully manipulated graphene's electronic properties by applying uniform mechanical stress, enabling the development of new electronic components and sensors. The results demonstrate a direct correlation between atomic distance and electronic states in graphene.
SourceSwiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel·JournalCommunications Physics·DateJun 29, 2021
Researchers at UNIST have successfully controlled the physical properties of naturally-formed nanoscale wrinkles in 2D semiconductors. The team developed a hyperspectral adaptive tip-enhanced photoluminescence spectroscopy approach to investigate and control the nano-optical and excitonic properties of wrinkles.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJun 9, 2021
Researchers developed a novel crystalline form of silicon with a hexagonal structure that can potentially be used to create high-performance electronic and energy devices. This discovery opens the door to exciting future research prospects for tuning optical and electronic properties through strain engineering and elemental substitution.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 4, 2021
A team of researchers has discovered a new form of carbon that exhibits metallic properties, unlike graphene. The material, named Biphenylene network, is made by assembling carbon-containing molecules on an extremely smooth gold surface and has the potential to be used as conducting wires in future carbon-based electronic devices.
A new iron-cobalt-nickel nanocomposite with tunable magnetic properties has been developed by NUST MISIS to protect money and securities from counterfeiting. The material's high coercivity makes it suitable for EMI shielding, magnetically coupled devices, and other industrial applications.
SourceNational University of Science and Technology MISIS·JournalNanomaterials·DateMar 10, 2021
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An international team has developed a way to image the interface between 2D and 3D materials, revealing details of atomic configurations and orientations. This breakthrough enables control over the electronic properties of atomically thin materials.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 26, 2021
Researchers at TU Wien have discovered a two-phase material with surprising electro-mechanical properties that change dramatically above a certain temperature. The team found that the crystals responsible for these properties remain electroactive, but the macroscopic behavior disappears due to a loss of contact between crystal grains.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 8, 2021
Researchers from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have successfully created 2D Si-Ge alloys with adjustable electronic properties. By adjusting the composition of these materials, they can fine-tune their band structure to suit various applications, opening doors for new electronics innovations.
SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalPhysical Review Materials·DateFeb 2, 2021
A UCSF clinical study found that alcohol has an immediate effect on the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), reducing the time needed for certain heart muscle cells to recover. The study suggests that moderate drinking may help prevent AFib, a condition affecting 12 million Americans and leading to 158,000 deaths annually.
SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·DateJan 27, 2021
Researchers developed a machine learning model to predict electronic density of states (DOS) for materials properties. The model demonstrates transferability across different phases and scalability to large system sizes, making it applicable to address long-standing open questions in materials science.
SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJan 7, 2021
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Researchers at Tohoku University have successfully amplified 3D graphene's electrical properties by controlling its curvature. The study found that the motion of electrons on the 3D curvature enhances electron scattering, leading to unique electrical properties.
SourceTohoku University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateNov 20, 2020
Researchers developed silicon-polymer hybrid modulators that can transmit 200 gigabits of data per second at up to 110 °C, enabling fast and reliable optical data interconnections in harsh environments. This breakthrough could help reduce datacenter cooling costs by nearly 40%.
SourceKyushu University·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 13, 2020
Researchers created a flexible film that changes color in response to stretching, pressure, or humidity, mimicking the color-changing properties of chameleon skin. The film is made from renewable cellulose nanocrystals and has potential applications in anti-counterfeiting measures, strain sensing, and encryption.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateOct 21, 2020
Researchers have discovered a method to convert diamond into a metal-like conductor by applying mechanical strain. This process, known as metallizing diamond nanoneedles, could lead to the development of new electronics and quantum sensing technologies.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 5, 2020
A new study by SISSA and the University of Trieste shows that carbon nanotube implants can restore motor functions in animals with spinal injuries. The research reveals nerve fibre regrowth and promotes recovery through mechanical and electric properties of regenerative scaffolds.
SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 28, 2020
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PSI scientists investigate strontium-iridium oxide, an antiferromagnetic material, to systematically control its magnetic and electronic properties. By manipulating thin films, they can fine-tune the material's properties, leading to potential applications in data storage.
SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 21, 2020