The deformation and mechanics of one-atom thin layer materials

Scientists present the latest theoretical advances in nanomechanics of graphene.

A lightweight carbon nanofiber-based collector for lithium anodes

Researchers report a lightweight, high nitrogen-doping level carbon nanofiber framework as the current collector for lithium metal anodes, which could restrain the dendrite growth and achieve the uniform lithium deposition.

Interaction of paired and lined-up electrons can be manipulated in semiconductors

The way that electrons paired as composite particles or arranged in lines interact with each other within a semiconductor provides new design opportunities for electronics.

Chemical 'caryatids' improve the stability of metal-organic frameworks

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are porous materials that can change the way we capture carbon, filter water, and an array of other applications. Chemists have now found the link between mechanical stability and structure, thus overcoming a significant obstacle in optimizing MOFs.

The synthetic techniques and applications of quantum dot - graphene composites

Recent research investigates the recent research progress on quantum dot - graphene composites with focus on their industrial preparation and commercial applications.

Photocatalysis: Importance of the aqueous interface

A multi-institutional team of experimentalists and theoreticians present a quantitative structural analysis of the interface between natural (reduced) anatase TiO2 and water.

Electron sandwich doubles thermoelectric performance

Researchers more than doubled the ability of a material to convert heat into electricity, which could help reduce the amount of wasted heat, and thus wasted fossil fuel, in daily activities and industries.

The world's first-ever graphene sports shoes

The shoe contains graphene-enhanced rubber outsoles for running and fitness shoes that in testing have outlasted 1,000 miles and are scientifically proven to be 50% harder wearing.