Anomalous magnetic structure and spin dynamics in magnetoelectric LiFePO4

Researchers have unraveled intricate details of the magnetic structure and dynamics of the magnetoelectric compound LiFePO4. Such materials currently find use in sensors but there are promising perspectives for magnetoelectrics to be applied in data storage and spintronic devices as well.

Flexible dielectric polymer nanocomposite can stand the heat

Easily manufactured, low cost, lightweight, flexible dielectric polymers that can operate at high temperatures may be the solution to energy storage and power conversion in electric vehicles and other high temperature applications.

A sticky situationq

Researchers study and improve a small molecule that possesses an impressive ability to adhere in wet environments.

Safe motorcycle helmets - made of carrot nanofibers?

Crackpot idea or recipe for success? Here's an example: Nanofibers made of carrot waste from the production of carrot juice, which can be used to reinforce synthetic parts.

Using carbon nanotubes to enhance the efficiency of laser-driven particle acceleration

An international team of physicists has used carbon nanotubes to enhance the efficiency of laser-driven particle acceleration. This significant advance brings compact sources of ionizing radiation for medical purposes closer to reality.

Pouring fire on fuels at the nanoscale

Researchers have developed a way to prevent noble metal nanoparticles from compacting, by encapsulating them individually inside a porous shell made of a metal oxide. This work has immediate applications in the field of nano-catalysis for the manufacturing of more efficient fuel cells.