Researchers at Samara Polytech have synthesized a monoclinic NaVPO4F compound using quenching, which exhibits low sodium ion mobility making it impractical as a cathode active material. A comparative analysis with LiVPO4F revealed the triclinic modification is energetically more favorable, limiting its synthesis.
SourceSamara Polytech (Samara State Technical University)·JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics·DateAug 26, 2020
Electron spin waves can carry information, but their lifetime is limited. Researchers have found a way to extend this lifetime by adjusting crystal orientations, allowing the spin wave to persist for up to 30% longer.
SourceTohoku University·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJul 30, 2020
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have discovered new materials to combine with 2D materials, enabling the creation of ultra-thin electronic components. The team found that special crystals containing fluorine atoms can be used as insulators, improving efficiency and speed.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 13, 2020
Researchers at Kiel University have observed rapid electronic changes in tungsten ditelluride using laser pulses, which could enable ultra-fast optoelectronic switches. The team used time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy to visualize the changes in the material's electronic structure, revealing new insights into its unusual properties.
SourceKiel University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 7, 2020
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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that applying intense optical fields to electrons in metals can change their electronic properties. This 'dressing' effect allows for potential applications in conventional electronics, quantum computing, and entirely new areas of research.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 12, 2020
Scientists have observed long-lived plasmons in a new class of conducting transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) called quasi 2D crystals. The study reveals that these plasmons could enhance light intensity by more than 10 million times, opening the door for renewable chemistry and electronic materials controlled by light.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 14, 2020
Researchers at the University of Bristol discovered that liquid gallium maintains local order and forms regions of low entropy with five-fold symmetry even at extremely high pressures. This finding opens up new avenues for studying rapid temperature quenched melts leading to the production of metallic glass materials.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 9, 2020
A comprehensive study reveals that spin canting, a slight nudge on magnetic moments, provokes substantial changes in the electronic band structure of CaMnBi2. The research establishes a direct link between magnetism and electronic-band topology, opening doors to exploring new properties and possibilities.
SourceETH Zurich Department of Physics·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 3, 2020
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Researchers created surface-clean noble metal aerogels with controlled ligand chemistry, revealing a new dimension for enhancing electrocatalysis performance. The intrinsic electrocatalytic properties of these clean gels were unveiled and found to be positively correlated with the oxidation state of metals.
SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateMar 24, 2020
Researchers have measured atomic positions of all atoms in a 2D material and calculated its impact on electronic properties. They found that materials are far from perfect, with constant misalignment, missing, or replaced atoms affecting the system's behavior.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Materials·DateMar 11, 2020
Researchers successfully tested a new magnetic micro wire-based concept for 'smart' composite production, creating multiferroic-class materials with controlled magnetic and electric properties. The new composites are expected to enable the development of highly sensitive sensors for health monitoring devices.
SourceImmanuel Kant Baltic Federal University·JournalMaterials·DateMar 10, 2020
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Researchers at Shinshu University successfully synthesized 2-arylazulene, a breakthrough that enables the production of azulene derivatives on a larger scale. The study also revealed unexpected fluorescence properties in acidic conditions, which the team is investigating to elucidate.
SourceShinshu University·JournalChemical Communications·DateFeb 6, 2020
A composite material was developed by researchers from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University to create smart implants with sensing capabilities. The material combines magnetocaloric properties, allowing it to change temperature in response to magnetic fields, making it suitable for biomedical applications.
SourceImmanuel Kant Baltic Federal University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 20, 2020
Researchers quantify tiny height differences and detect different atom arrangements in silicene using low-temperature atomic force microscopy. The unevenness, known as buckling, influences the material's electronic properties, unlike graphene.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 23, 2019
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Researchers have developed a new material that combines semiconducting properties with intrinsic stretchability and full degradability. The material can be stretched to twice its normal length without compromising electrical performance and degrades completely within 10 days in a weak acid.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Central Science·DateNov 13, 2019
Researchers developed a scalable method to grow orthorhombic molybdenum oxide (α-MoO3) nanosheets on graphene substrates using van der Waals epitaxial growth. The nanosheets retain bulk-like structural and electrical properties even at thicknesses of 2-3 layers, making them suitable for optoelectronic devices and power electronics.
Researchers at Ehime University successfully synthesized a nitrogen-embedded polycyclic compound with strong antiaromaticity and stability. The discovery presents significant opportunities for the development of novel organic electronic materials.
SourceEhime University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateOct 18, 2019
Scientists at TU Wien have created an ultra-thin transistor with excellent electrical properties using calcium fluoride as a novel insulator, enabling miniaturization to an extremely small size. The technology has the potential to revive Moore's Law, leading to faster and more powerful computer chips.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Electronics·DateJul 24, 2019
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University developed a continuous process to grow 2D TMDC heterostructures with varying composition and perfectly flat interfaces. This breakthrough enables the creation of atomically thin electronics with distinct properties, paving the way for devices with unparalleled energy efficiency and novel op...
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 29, 2019
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A team of scientists from the University of Bonn has created a camera that uses electrical pulses to capture images in murky or dark water, mimicking the sensing abilities of the African elephantnose fish. The 'electric camera' can identify objects, determine distances and shapes, and even distinguish between living and dead prey.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalBioinspiration & Biomimetics·DateApr 9, 2019
A researcher at Argonne National Laboratory has developed a faster way to create molecular models, accelerating the screening of potential new organic materials for electronics. The approach uses machine learning to predict electronic properties and enables scientists to screen more packing arrangements than before.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 22, 2019
A new method borrows from Goldilocks thinking for evaluating metal thickness, finding the ideal electrode thickness. This technique can increase catalyst activity by 10-50 times and use 90% less metal than current fuel cells.
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A team of researchers from Denmark has successfully created a graphene-based nanoscale electronics by encapsulating graphene inside hexagonal boron nitride. The new technique allows for the control of graphene's band structure, enabling the design of components and devices with precise electrical properties.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateFeb 19, 2019
Researchers at FAU have successfully produced large, stable pieces of graphene with a zigzag edge pattern. This breakthrough enables the control of shape and periphery, which is crucial for investigating electronic properties in detail.
SourceFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 31, 2019
A team of researchers from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg has successfully synthesized large, stable pieces of zigzag-shaped graphene using a novel method. The process delivers high yields and is suitable for large-scale production, paving the way for further investigation into the material's electronic properties.
SourceFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 29, 2019
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
MIT engineers develop a microfluidic technique to quickly assess bacteria's electrochemical activity, finding a strong correlation between polarizability and electricity production. This breakthrough could lead to new applications in power generation and environmental cleanup.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 11, 2019
Researchers at Tohoku University have found new good catalysts using unique Heusler alloys, enabling the replacement of expensive Pd-based catalysts. The discovery also offers insight into the mechanisms of catalysis on alloys, paving the way for further investigation.
SourceTohoku University·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 7, 2018
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology discovered that carbon fibers with small crystals have good electrochemical properties, making them suitable for structural batteries. This innovation could reduce vehicle weight by up to 50% and increase energy storage capacity, while also enhancing safety.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalMultifunctional Materials·DateOct 18, 2018
Researchers discovered that human dendrites have different electrical properties than those in rats, with reduced signal strength as they flow along the longer extensions. This increased electrical compartmentalization could enable single neurons to perform more complex computations.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalCell·DateOct 18, 2018
Researchers have discovered that human neurons employ highly compartmentalized signaling, unlike those in model organisms. This discovery highlights the potential benefits of human neuron structure for brain computational power.
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Researchers at Osaka University developed a two-step process to produce materials with good morphological properties and excellent photoresistor performance. The technique improves photo response performance by up to 100 times compared to other methods, making bismuth sulfide a promising material for optoelectronic devices.
SourceOsaka University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateSep 19, 2018
Scientists establish direct connection between macroscopic electric polarizations and microscopic electron densities, opening route for understanding and tailoring ferroelectric material properties. Ultrafast x-ray diffraction tool provides unique insight into complex material properties.
SourceForschungsverbund Berlin·JournalPhysical Review B·DateAug 28, 2018
Scientists find that DNA and RNA have memory properties, with two stable states, making them suitable for storing data. The minimum electric field required for switching is inversely proportional to the ratio of topological polar surface area to total surface area.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal E·DateAug 21, 2018
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A material called graphene nano-ribbons has different electronic properties depending on its shape and width, allowing for the creation of tailor-made semiconductors, metals or insulators. The ribbons form a chain of interlinked quantum states with adjustable electronic structure.
SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalNature·DateAug 9, 2018
Researchers have created all-solid-state batteries with extremely low interface resistance, enabling fast charging and discharging. The batteries showed excellent electrochemical properties, exceeding those of traditional Li-ion batteries.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateAug 6, 2018
Researchers successfully created the first experimental realization and structural investigation of single-layer VS2, revealing its unique electronic properties. The team discovered a new vanadium sulphide compound with similar stoichiometry to single-layer VS2, raising hopes for two-dimensional magnetism.
Multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) enhance wellbore stability by plugging nano-sized pores in shale formations. This study investigates the effects of MWCNT & PEG on water base mud performance, revealing improved rheological properties and thermal stability.
SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalThe Open Petroleum Engineering Journal·DateJul 3, 2018
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Researchers have successfully controlled excitonic effects in two-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures, a crucial step towards creating electronics with more controlled properties. The breakthrough allows for the creation of unique new materials for solar panels and electronics.
SourceNational University of Science and Technology MISIS·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 15, 2018
Researchers at Kiel University developed a novel computer simulation technique to predict electron behavior under extreme conditions, providing the first exact data on thermodynamic properties. The results allow for benchmarking and improving previous models, paving the way for advancements in materials science and quantum physics.
SourceKiel University·JournalPhysics Reports·DateMay 31, 2018
Scientists discovered defects play a crucial role in initiating phase transitions from insulators to metals. The study also reveals an intermediate state formed during transformation, challenging previous assumptions of two-state transitions.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNano Letters·DateMay 27, 2018
Researchers at Kobe University have discovered a Möbius aromatic molecule that exhibits strong antiaromatic properties when exposed to light. The twist in the molecule's structure allows for high energy levels and magnetism, which could be utilized in eco-friendly organic devices such as solar cells and electroluminescent elements.
SourceKobe University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateMay 14, 2018
Researchers found that defects in 2D molybdenum sulfide materials can improve their physical and electrochemical properties. By intentionally introducing sulfur vacancies, they can enhance chemical processes like hydrogen evolution from water, leading to increased energy efficiency and reduced costs.
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Researchers from Dalian University of Technology have developed a new material that can exhibit switchable functions through successive solid transformations and electron transfer. The material's properties, including magnetic, electric, and optical behavior, can be controlled using external stimuli such as light or temperature.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateApr 19, 2018
Researchers have discovered that atomic vibrations can modulate the macroscopic electric polarization of ferroelectric materials. The study uses ultrafast x-ray diffraction to track charge dynamics and link them to macroscopic properties, paving the way for high-speed electronics.
SourceForschungsverbund Berlin·JournalStructural Dynamics·DateApr 12, 2018
Researchers at Tohoku University have fabricated two types of trilayer graphene with different electrical properties. The ABA-stacked graphene exhibits excellent electrical conductivity, while the ABC-stacked graphene displays semi-conducting properties. These findings hold implications for the development of novel electronic devices.
SourceTohoku University·JournalNPG Asia Materials·DateFeb 9, 2018
Researchers at Nagoya University have created a simple and efficient way to form nanographenes in a controlled fashion. The team's approach uses a palladium catalyst to connect benzene units at two points, forming a triangle-like structure that can be repeated to generate the desired molecule.
SourceInstitute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University·JournalScience·DateFeb 8, 2018
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Researchers used a new platform, MAESTRO, to observe the electronic structure of a 2-D semiconductor material, tungsten disulfide (WS2), at microscale resolution. The study suggests that WS2 may be highly tunable, with possible applications for spintronics and electronics.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·DateJan 26, 2018
Scientists at Berkeley Lab study exotic material's properties, revealing chirality in polar vortices. This property could enable new forms of data storage by controlling left- or right-handedness in materials, similar to magnetic materials storing data as ones or zeros.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 16, 2018
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed high-quality GFO epitaxial films exhibiting ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties at room temperature. They demonstrated room-temperature magnetocapacitance effects, revealing controlled ferroelectric and magnetic ranges.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJan 5, 2018
Researchers discovered that defects in monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) exhibit electrical switching, providing new insights into the material's electrical properties. This finding could contribute to MoS2's future use in opto-electronics and address current limitations.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 21, 2017
Researchers have developed a theoretical model that explains the interaction between ions and electrons in PEDOT:PSS, a widely used conducting material. The model has implications for applications in printed electronics, energy storage, and bioelectronics.
SourceLinköping University·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 15, 2017
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Researchers have successfully engineered artificial graphene in a nanofabricated semiconductor structure, offering more versatile properties than natural graphene. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new electronic switches, transistors, and storage methods based on exotic quantum mechanical states.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateDec 12, 2017
Researchers at EPFL have measured quantum properties of electrons in 2D semiconductors, paving the way for smaller, more efficient chips. The breakthrough could lead to the development of spintronics-based devices that generate less heat.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 5, 2017
Researchers at Aalto University have successfully doped gallium nitride with beryllium, showing promise for reducing energy losses in power electronics. The findings suggest that the material can be controlled to achieve significant improvements in energy efficiency, potentially cutting global power consumption by up to ten percent.
SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 9, 2017
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Researchers from TU Dresden and CiQUS successfully synthesized decacene, the longest acene molecule ever produced. The breakthrough achievement demonstrates the power of collaboration between synthetic chemists and surface scientists to overcome long-standing chemical challenges.
SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateAug 14, 2017
Researchers from KIT developed a novel material based on porphyrin to speed up rechargeable battery charging. The new material allows for high-performance energy storage and supercapacitors with exceptional properties.
SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJul 25, 2017
Researchers have successfully manipulated the 'valley' property in electrons using light, a crucial step towards realizing valleytronics technology. This breakthrough has potential applications in logic gates and is a major advancement in the field of materials science.
SourceCity College of New York·JournalNature Photonics·DateJul 25, 2017
A team of chemists led by Carnegie Mellon University's Rongchao Jin developed a site-specific surgery method to precisely tailor nanoparticles' properties. The technique, published in Science Advances, increases photoluminescence by about 10-fold and enhances catalytic activity.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 12, 2017
Scientists have developed a method to tune the optical and electrical properties of synthetic polymer analogs similar to melanin, a natural pigment affecting skin color. The study reveals that adjusting peptide sequences can produce noticeably different colors, ranging from beige to brown-black.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateJun 8, 2017
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Researchers have developed hybrid organic-inorganic materials with fully controllable structural and electronic properties. By using molecular monolayers to create controllable periodic potentials on the surface of graphene, they can tailor the electronic behavior of graphene field-effect transistor devices.
SourceGraphene Flagship·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 28, 2017