Tag: Materials

This unusual electronic energy structure could be harnessed for technologies of interest in quantum information science and electronicsCredit: Dan Nevola, ...

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 ...

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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?