By rotating materials commonly used in computer storage devices, scientists found a new way to change their intrinsic properties
Layer-by-layer analysis uncovers microscopic mechanisms that affect thin film magnetism important to electronics.
Scientists discover a completely new atomic motion in a 2-D material.
Scientists find the weak points to facilitate industrial applications of metallic glasses.
Redefining the mechanisms of stress corrosion cracking for materials in energy generation and industrial systems.
Simple fluid-driven nanoparticle catch-and-release process directs repair of cracks with debris from the damage.
Ultrafast X-rays track how associated pairs of atoms find new locations when triggered by light.
Low-power ultraviolet light manipulation of superconductivity may lead to next-generation quantum devices.
Penetrating X-ray mapping technique measures atomic character of crack propagation, which could lead to tougher metals.
A new path is identified to keep lithium in its place during battery discharge, benefitting efforts to design better energy storage options.
Knowing how to assemble a porous architecture from proteins able to morph from one shape to another could benefit filtration, other applications.
Infusion of a specialized gel throughout a protein structure produces highly expandable crystals that could find use in energy conversion and filtration.
