Magnetism meets topology on a superconductor’s surface
This unusual electronic energy structure could be harnessed for technologies of interest in quantum information science and electronicsCredit: Dan Nevola, ...
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Crystal structure prediction of multi-elements random alloy
Credit: POSTECH Alchemy, which attempted to turn cheap metals such as lead and copper into gold, has not yet succeeded. ...
Solar cells: Losses made visible on the nanoscale
Using a conductive atomic force microscope, they scanned the solar cell surfaces and detected tiny, nanometre-sized channels for the detrimental ...
https://discovery.kaust.edu.sa/en/article/1098/the-right-ring-count-to-harness-waste-heat
Credit: © 2021 Morgan Bennett Smith Electronic organic materials offer promise to support alternative and green energy sources to meet ...
New quantum algorithm surpasses the QPE norm
Osaka City University refines quantum computer-ready algorithm to measure the vertical ionization energies of atoms and molecules within 0.1 eV ...
Catching electrons in action in an antiferromagnetic nanowire
Credit: Ranjit Pati/Michigan Tech The electron is one of the fundamental particles in nature we read about in school. Its ...
Distinguished Lehigh researcher Zakya Kafafi elected to National Academy of Engineering
Kafafi's 'contributions to materials technologies for organic optoelectronics' recognized with one of the highest honors given to engineers in the ...
Keeping it cool: New approach to thermal protection in outdoor wearable electronics
Scientists develop a radiative cooler that keeps wearable devices cool even under direct sunlightCredit: Ketut Subiyanto at Pexels Wearable electronic ...
Spontaneous superconducting currents in Sr2RuO4
Credit: © MPI CPfS Superconductivity is a complete loss of electrical resistance. Superconductors are not merely very good metals: it ...
A promising breakthrough for a better design of electronic materials
A deeper understanding of molecular vibrations can increase electron velocity in semiconductor materialsCredit: Christian Fleury (INRS) Finding the best materials ...
Twisting, flexible crystals key to solar energy production
Researchers show how shapes and movements of halide perovskites create desirable renewable energy propertiesCredit: ORNL/Jill Hemman DURHAM, N.C. -- Researchers ...
Story tips: Urban climate impacts, materials’ dual approach and healing power
Credit: Andy Sproles/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Modeling - Urban climate impacts Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have identified ...
Could we recycle plastic bags into fabrics of the future?
Engineers have developed self-cooling fabrics from polyethylene, a material commonly used in plastic bagsCredit: Image courtesy of Svetlana Boriskina In ...
How do good metals go bad?
New measurements have solved a mystery in solid state physics: How is it that certain metals do not seem to ...
Researchers present spontaneous sparse learning for PCM-based memristor neural networks
Credit: UNIST An international team of researchers, affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel technology that could improve the learning ...
Two UNIST faculty members elected as 2020 KAST fellows
Credit: UNIST Two faculty members at UNIST have been elected 2021 Fellows of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology ...
Wider horizons for highly ordered nanohole arrays
More transition metals available to make ordered porous metallic oxide thin filmsCredit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Scientists from ...
Shedding light on perovskite films
Efficient materials for future solar cells - New model to determine photoluminescence quantum efficiencyCredit: Markus Breig, KIT Photovoltaics decisively contributes ...
New insulation takes heat off environment
Wool fibre + industrial waste = green solutionCredit: Flinders University Waste cooking oil, sulfur and wool offcuts have been put ...
A touch of silver
Researchers develop unique Ag-hydrogel composite for soft bioelectronicsCredit: Soft Machines Lab, College of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University In the field ...
