Squeezing creates new class of material built from clusters of carbon atoms.
High-efficiency compound semiconductor solar cells can now be printed on flexible, plastics.
Enzymes originating from marine sponges were intentionally altered to create a new enzyme that can make semiconductors in artificial cells.
Overcoming a fundamental dilemma in making polymers that combine strength and toughness with spontaneous healing capability.
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
Understanding how chemical vapors interact leads to better production equipment and increased lighting efficiency.
Short pulses of light reveal an intrinsic conducting surface that is different from the bulk.
Arrays of superconducting islands open up the possibility for tailor-made properties and functionality.
Researchers have captured the first three-dimensional images of changes in shape, composition, and position of individual catalyst particles during electrochemical cycling.
High resolution imaging of atomic structure results in improved design of aluminum alloys.
New approach to molecular self-assembly produces porous, thin films of carbon (aka graphene), enabling high-capacity electrodes for lithium-air batteries.
